Harris condemns assassination attempt on Trump: “Political violence has no place”

Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate for the US presidential election, condemned the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. In her post on X, Harris wrote: “I am glad Trump is safe. There is no place for violence in America.”

Harris expressed her deep concern about the possible assassination attempt on the former President of the United States.

Security officials in Palm Beach, Trump’s Florida home, announced the arrest of a suspect. They said a gunman was found hiding in bushes near a golf course, where Secret Service agents spotted the muzzle of his rifle.

Kamala Harris thanked the US secret service for its quick action.

A confrontation reportedly ensued between U.S. security officials and the gunman, during which at least four shots were fired. The gunman abandoned his weapon, two backpacks and other belongings and fled in a black Nissan.

An eyewitness took photos of the armed man, his vehicle and its license plate. Authorities used this information to locate the vehicle and arrest the suspect.

Palm Beach Police Chief Ric Bradshaw confirmed: “We currently have someone in custody.”

According to police, the former president was about 350 to 450 meters away from the shooter during the shooting. An AK-47 rifle was also found at the scene.

Following the incident, Trump’s campaign released a statement confirming his safety.

Previously, on July 13, Trump was shot in the ear at a rally in Pennsylvania, but survived the attack. In that incident, one person attending the rally lost his life, and the attacker, a 20-year-old man named Thomas Matthew Crooks, was shot and killed by a Secret Service sniper.

On 17 July Politico The news website reported that US intelligence had evidence that the Iranian government was actively planning to assassinate Trump before the election.

This series of events highlights the increasing threats facing high-level politicians in the United States. As the election campaign intensifies, it is becoming increasingly important to ensure the safety of the candidates and their teams.