Donald Trump was rushed to safety by the Secret Service after agents spotted a man with an assault rifle as the former president golfed, law enforcement sources said.
An agent, who was part of Trump’s surveillance team, opened fire at about 2 p.m., the source told The Post.
The would-be gunman, who was in a tree line just off from Trump International Golf Course West Palm Beach, fled.
Sources say they do not believe at this time that he was able to get off a shot at Trump.
Authorities later found a GoPro camera and the assault rifle, according to sources.
An agent opened fire, shooting multiple times.
“President Trump is safe following gunshots in his vicinity. No further details at this time,” Trump spokesman Steven Cheung said Sunday afternoon.
The man was later arrested by local police on I-95.
The agency said it’s coordinating with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s office on the investigation.
Initial reports suggested two people were firing at each other. However, sources said investigators now believe the Secret Service agent was the only shooter.
The man’s motives are not yet known. He was arrested by Palm Beach County sheriff’s deputies.
The White House issued a statement soon after the incident: “The President and Vice President have been briefed about the security incident at the Trump International Golf Course, where former President Trump was golfing. They are relieved to know that he is safe. They will be kept regularly updated by their team.”
CNN reported that the gunman fired at Trump, however sources told The Post that the only reported shooter so far is the Secret Service agent.
