Trump Safe After Apparent Assassination Attempt in Florida

Former President Donald Trump is safe following an apparent assassination attempt at the Trump International Golf Club in Florida.

The Details: Reportedly, an individual targeted Trump, and the Secret Service fired at him before finding his weapon in a bush. A “law enforcement source” reportedly told CNN (Lean Left bias) a person has been detained in connection with the incident. Fox News (Right bias) cited a “U.S. official” who said, “This does not appear to be some random guy with an AK-47 walking outside Trump's club.”

For Context: Trump survived an attempt on his life at a rally in Butler, PA, in July.

Key Quote: “President Trump is safe following gunshots in his vicinity. No further details at this time,” said Trump campaign spokesman Steven Cheung. Trump told Fox News host Brett Baier, “Tell everybody I am fine and the Secret Service did a great job.” Vice President Kamala Harris wrote on X, “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.”

How The Media Covered It: Fox News prominently noted that authorities are treating the case as an assassination attempt. BBC (Center bias) mentioned the July attempt on Trump’s life. CNN’s initial coverage was short and did not include much context beyond its reporting.