(KRON) – Vice President and presidential candidate Kamala Harris has released a statement regarding her opponent, Former President Donald Trump, having shots fired in his vicinity at his golf course in Florida on Sunday.
The FBI said the shooting “appears to be an attempted assassination.”
Authorities have arrested the alleged shooter, Ryan Wesley Routh, 58.
Shortly after the shooting, the Vice President posted on X, “Violence has no place in America.” Trump was reported safe following the shooting.
Harris said in a statement released on Sunday, “I am deeply disturbed by the possible assassination attempt of former President Trump today. As we gather the facts, I will be clear: I condemn political violence. We all must do our part to ensure that this incident does not lead to more violence.”
Harris continued, “I am thankful that the former President is safe. I commend the U.S. Secret Service and law enforcement partners for their vigilance. As President Biden said, our Administration will ensure the Secret Service has every resource, capability and protective measure necessary to carry out its critical mission.”
The Associated Press contributed to this story.
(KRON) – Vice President and presidential candidate Kamala Harris has released a statement regarding her opponent, Former President Donald Trump, having shots fired in his vicinity at his golf course in Florida on Sunday. The FBI said the shooting “appears to be an attempted assassination.” Authorities have arrested the alleged shooter, Ryan Wesley Routh, 58. […]
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