'Relieved that Former Prez is Unharmed': Biden Issues Statement after Assassination Bid on Trump

Washington: US President Joe Biden has issued a statement and expressed his relief that Trump is unharmed, after a suspected assassination attempt on the Republican Presidential nominee. Donald Trump , who is running for President, faced another security threat when gunshots were fired near his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida. An investigation is underway but it is likely to be an assassination attempt on the former US President, two months after an assassination bid in Pennsylvania.

Assassination Bid on Trump: Joe Biden Issues Statement

The statement by President Biden reads, “I have been briefed by my team regarding what federal law enforcement is investigating as a possible assassination attempt of former President Trump today. A suspect is in custody, and I commend the work of the Secret Service and their law enforcement partners for their vigilance and their efforts to keep the former President and those around him safe.”

‘I Am Relieved that Former President is Unharmed’

The statement further says, “I am relieved that the former President is unharmed. There is an active investigation into this incident as law enforcement gathers more details about what happened. As I have said many times, there is no place for political violence or for any violence ever in our country, and I have directed my team to continue to ensure that Secret Service has every resource, capability and protective measure necessary to ensure the former President's continued safety.”

Kamala Harris Reacts to Assassination Attempt on Trump

US Vice President and Democratic Party's Presidential candidate, Kamala Harris also reacted to the assassination attempt on Donald Trump . In a post on ‘X’ (formerly known as Twitter), Harris said, "I have been briefed on reports of gunshots fired near former President Trump and his property in Florida. I am glad that he is safe. Violence has no place in America.”

Second Assassination Attempt on Donald Trump

Donald Trump was the target of what the FBI said “appears to be an attempted assassination” at his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Sunday, just nine weeks after the Republican presidential nominee survived another attempt on his life. The former president said he was safe and well, and authorities held a man in custody.

US Secret Service agents stationed a few holes up from where Trump was playing noticed the muzzle of an AK-style rifle sticking through the shrubbery that lines the course, roughly 400 yards away. An agent fired and the gunman dropped the rifle and fled in an SUV, leaving the firearm behind along with two backpacks, a scope used for aiming and a GoPro camera, Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw said. The man was later stopped by law enforcement in a neighbouring county.

This comes after an assassination bid on Trump in July when a bullet grazed his ear, while he was addressing a rally in Pennsylvania. 

(Inputs from AP)