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Trump Safe After Second Apparent Assassination Attempt

Former President Trump And Fellow Conservatives Address Annual  CPAC Meeting

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Donald Trump’s campaign confirmed in a statement that he is safe after gunshots were fired in his vicinity at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida. Trump was on the course at the time.

The FBI has called this the second apparent attempt on his life in three months.

"President Trump is safe following gunshots in his vicinity. No further details at this time," Steven Cheung, Communications for the Trump Campaign said in a statement. 

KTRH’s Sean Hannity confirmed a suspect was arrested and is in police custody. An AK-47 was discovered in the bushes, Hannity said local law enforcement confirmed.

Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr., said a suspect has been apprehended and an AK-47 rifle was found in the bushes at Trump National, citing law enforcement officials.


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