Vice President Kamala Harris denounced the suspected assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump on Sunday, describing herself as “deeply disturbed” by the incident. In a statement, Harris emphasized her condemnation of political violence and urged Americans to work together to prevent further escalation.
As the situation unfolded, Harris expressed her gratitude to the Secret Service and law enforcement officials who intervened to protect Trump while he was golfing in West Palm Beach, Florida. The FBI has launched an investigation into the incident, which involved a suspect armed with a rifle and scope.
The Vice President’s statement came after the FBI confirmed that the incident was being treated as an attempted assassination. Harris acknowledged the bravery of the Secret Service and law enforcement officials who responded to the scene, saying she was thankful that Trump was unharmed.
“I commend the U.S. Secret Service and law enforcement partners for their swift action and vigilance,” Harris said. “The safety and security of our leaders is of utmost importance, and we will ensure that the Secret Service has every resource necessary to carry out its critical mission.”
