Former U.S. President Donald Trump has assured that he is "safe and well" following gunshots fired in his "vicinity."
The incident was initially disclosed by his campaign.
"There were gunshots in my vicinity, but before rumors start spiralling out of control, I wanted you to hear this first: I AM SAFE AND WELL!!" Trump said on Sunday.
"Nothing will slow me down. I will NEVER SURREND
The government is also set to issue a media statement in regard to the shooting incident.
The White House on Sunday said that it informed both President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris, who are in Washington D.C., regarding the situation.
"The President and Vice-President have been informed of the security incident at the Trump International Golf Course, where former President Trump is golfing. They are relieved to know that he is safe. They will be kept regularly updated by their team," the statement read.
Vice-President Harris followed the lead and took to X, writing, "I have been briefed on reports of gunshots fired near former President Trump and his property in Florida, and I am glad he is safe. Violence has no place in America." Reports indicate that the shooting took place near Trump's Palm Beach golf course.
According to CNN, shots were fired from a wooded area on the edge of the course while the President was in attendance. Members of the Secret Service returned fire in that direction.
A weapon was recovered from the scene, and the shooter has been arrested.
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