A suspect in the alleged attempted assassination of US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is in custody, current White House President Joe Biden said Sunday.
“The suspect is in custody and I commend the Secret Service and its law enforcement partners for their vigilance and efforts to ensure the safety of the former President and his entourage.” – Biden said.
According to the head of state, there is “no place for political or any other kind of violence” in the country. At the same time, Biden added that he instructed the US government to use all capabilities and resources to ensure Trump’s security at the highest level and on an ongoing basis.
“I was relieved to learn that the former president was not injured.” – he summarized.
The shooting took place on Sunday at a Florida golf club where Trump was staying. According to authorities, Secret Service agents opened fire on the intruder, who was hiding in the bushes. The man fled and tried to escape in a car, but was arrested. An AK-47 assault rifle with a telescopic sight, two backpacks and a GoPro camera were found at the scene where he was found. The FBI joined the investigation; US authorities consider the incident to be an attempted murder.
