It remains unclear whether the 2024 Republican presidential candidate was the intended target of the incident. However, one individual was taken into custody, and authorities discovered an AK-47 assault rifle hidden in nearby bushes. The FBI has since taken over the investigation, collaborating with local law enforcement and the Secret Service to determine the motive and potential threats.

During the confrontation, a Secret Service agent fired shots at the suspect on the grounds of Trump’s golf course. No injuries have been reported.

The former president later released a statement assuring the public of his safety and expressing gratitude for the swift actions of law enforcement. Trump, who has been campaigning for the 2024 election, vowed to “never surrender” and reaffirmed his commitment to his supporters.