{"id":2341528,"date":"2024-09-15T19:03:02","date_gmt":"2024-09-15T23:03:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kamala-harris-on-second-trump-assassination-attempt-glad-he-is-safe-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-09-15T19:05:04","modified_gmt":"2024-09-15T23:05:04","slug":"kamala-harris-on-second-trump-assassination-attempt-glad-he-is-safe-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kamala-harris-on-second-trump-assassination-attempt-glad-he-is-safe-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Kamala Harris on second Trump assassination attempt: &#8216;glad he is safe&#8217; &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fkamala-harris-on-second-trump-assassination-attempt-glad-he-is-safe-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2341528&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Vice President Kamala Harris called for peace following a second <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/amnesty-international-strips-aleksei-navalny-of-prisoner-of-conscience-status-for-decades-old-comments-on-immigration\/\" title=\"Amnesty International Strips Aleksei Navalny Of \u2018Prisoner Of Conscience\u2019 Status For Decades-Old Comments On Immigration\">assassination attempt<\/a> on former\u2064 President Donald Trump. After reports of gunshots near Trump&#8217;s property in Florida,\u200d she expressed relief that he was\u2064 safe and stated that &#8220;violence has no\u200c place\u200c in America.&#8221; Trump narrowly \u2064escaped a situation where a man suspected of carrying a gun was shot at by Secret Service agents\u2064 while\u2062 he was golfing at Trump\u200b International\u200d Golf Club. Reactions\u2062 came from both \u200dsides of\u2062 the political spectrum, including President Joe Biden, \u200cwho was informed about\u2062 the incident and shared relief regarding Trump&#8217;s\u200b safety. Supportive messages also \u200bcame from various politicians, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. The incident \u2064highlights ongoing concerns over political violence,\u200b with call for accountability for\u200d perpetrators.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Kamala Harris briefed on Trump attempted shooting as Washington weighs in<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1760285\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Vice President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/kamala-harris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Kamala Harris\">Kamala Harris<\/a> called for peace in the hours after a second assassination attempt on former President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Donald Trump\">Donald Trump<\/a>. <\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;I have been briefed on reports of gunshots fired near former President Trump and his property in Florida, and I am glad he is safe,&rdquo; she <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/VP\/status\/1835403813475570113\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"posted\">posted<\/a> on X. &ldquo;Violence has no place in America.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Trump survived after another <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/university-of-denver-professor-blames-israel-for-rushdie-attack\/\" title=\"University of Denver Professor Blames Israel for Rushdie Attack\">attempted assassination attempt<\/a> within two months Sunday afternoon when the Secret Service shot at a man at Trump International Golf Club they suspected of having a gun. He was later pulled over by Martin County police officers and taken into custody.<\/p>\n<p>Statements and reactions poured in from both sides of the aisle in Washington, with the White House saying Harris and President Joe Biden were aware of what happened.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The President and Vice President have been briefed about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/1-capitol-police-officer-dead-after-external-security-threat-at-u-s-capitol\/\" title=\"1 Capitol police officer dead after external security threat at U.S. Capitol\">security incident<\/a> at the Trump International Golf Course, where former President Trump was golfing,&rdquo; the White House statement said. &ldquo;They are relieved to know that he is safe. They will be kept regularly updated by their team.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Sen. J.D. Vance, Trump&rsquo;s running mate, said that he talked to Trump before news of the shooting was announced. <\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I&rsquo;m glad President Trump is safe. I spoke to him before the news was public and he was, amazingly, in good spirits,&rdquo; Vance <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/JDVance\/status\/1835428708464873580\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"wrote\">wrote<\/a>. &ldquo;Still much we don&rsquo;t know, but I&rsquo;ll be hugging my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/vance-says-trump-is-in-good-spirits-after-second-assassination-attempt-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Vance says Trump is in &#039;good spirits&#039; after second assassination attempt - Washington Examiner\">kids extra tight tonight<\/a> and saying a prayer of gratitude.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN), Harris&rsquo;s running mate, <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Tim_Walz\/status\/1835436418316808234\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"posted\">posted<\/a> well wishes for Trump. <\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Gwen and I are glad to hear that Donald Trump is safe,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;Violence has no place in our country. It&rsquo;s not who we are as a nation.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said he was briefed by the Secret Service.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I applaud the Secret Service for their quick response to ensure former President Trump&rsquo;s safety,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;There is no place in this country for political violence of any kind. The perpetrator must be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Former President Barack Obama retweeted Harris&rsquo;s post, and later <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/BarackObama\/status\/1835443051663151203\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"posted\">posted<\/a> about a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sheriff-no-fees-planned-for-padraig-harrington-crash-purely-an-accident\/\" title=\"Sheriff: No Fees Planned For TIGER WOODS, Crash \u2018Purely An Accident\u2019\">golf tournament<\/a> in Virginia, a move that drew some controversy online. <\/p>\n<p>Trump himself <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3155041\/trump-responds-after-shooting-incident-im-alive-and-well\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"posted a statement\">posted a statement<\/a> saying &ldquo;nothing will slow me down.&rdquo; <\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;There were gunshots in my vicinity but before rumors start spiraling out of control, I wanted you to hear this first: I AM SAFE AND WELL. Nothing will slow me down. I will NEVER SURRENDER!&rdquo; he wrote in an email sent from the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/campaigns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">campaign<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The suspect has been identified as Ryan Wesley Routh, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/video\/6362001621112\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"according\">according<\/a> to Fox News.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Authorities during an evening press briefing said they found several objects in the bushes where the suspect was spotted, including an AK-47 style rifle with a scope, two backpacks with ceramic tile in them hung on the fence, and a GoPro camera he apparently planned to film with.<\/p>\n<p>Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw said that Trump still does not receive a complete perimeter protection because he is not the president, and that protection measures would be stepped up further if he is elected.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1760285\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1760285\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vice President Kamala Harris urged for calm following a second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. She shared on X, \u201cI have been informed about gunshots fired near Trump and his property in Florida, and I\u2019m relieved he is safe. Violence has no place in America.\u201d The incident occurred Sunday afternoon when the Secret Service shot at a man they believed was armed at Trump International Golf Club. The suspect was later apprehended by Martin County police. Reactions from Washington came swiftly, with the White House confirming that both Harris and President Joe Biden were updated on the situation. A statement from the White House noted, \u201cThe President and Vice President have been briefed about the security incident at the Trump International Golf Course while former President Trump was golfing. They are relieved to know he is safe and will receive regular updates.\u201d Senator J.D. Vance, who is aligned with Trump, mentioned that he spoke to him before news of the shooting broke: \u201cI\u2019m glad President Trump is safe; I spoke to him before it became public, and he was surprisingly in good spirits,\u201d Vance stated. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz also expressed relief over Trump&#8217;s safety: \u201cGwen and I are happy to hear Donald Trump is safe; violence has no place in our country.\u201d Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer commended the Secret Service for their swift action: \u201cThere\u2019s no room for political violence here; those responsible must face full legal consequences.\u201d Former President Barack Obama retweeted Harris&#8217;s message but later faced some backlash online after posting about a golf tournament in Virginia. In response to the incident, Trump declared via email that &#8220;nothing will slow me down,&#8221; emphasizing his safety despite nearby gunfire: &#8220;I AM SAFE AND WELL&#8230; I will NEVER SURRENDER!&#8221; The suspect has been identified as Ryan Wesley Routh; authorities reported finding an AK-47 style rifle among other items near where he was seen. Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw noted that Trump&#8217;s security measures are not as extensive since he is not currently president but would be enhanced if he were elected again<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2635,"featured_media":2341529,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Donald-Trump-second-assassination-attempt.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[32438,32171,34974],"class_list":["post-2341528","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-kamala-harris","tag-political-commentary","tag-trump-assassination-attempt"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Donald-Trump-second-assassination-attempt.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2341528","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2635"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2341528"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2341528\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2341529"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2341528"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2341528"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2341528"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}