Trump Discusses Golf Course Attack During Online Interview
Talk about a dramatic day on the golf course. Former President Donald Trump recounted an intense, almost movie-like moment during a casual Sunday golf game when an apparent assassination attempt was thwarted by the quick action of the Secret Service and a vigilant civilian.
Trump, speaking on X, gave a blow-by-blow of the surreal situation, painting a picture of a peaceful morning turned chaotic as shots rang out near the golf course.
As Trump described it, everything started off normal — beautiful weather, a peaceful atmosphere, and a friendly round of golf. But that calm quickly shifted when the sound of gunfire filled the air. Trump himself admitted he wasn’t sure if they were bullets at first, but the Secret Service was on it immediately, recognizing the threat and springing into action.
Within moments, Trump and his golfing group were hustled into carts and rushed off the course. Trump jokingly mentioned he would’ve liked to finish his last putt, but obviously, safety came first.
What’s especially wild is how the situation unfolded from there. A Secret Service agent spotted the barrel of an AK-47 hiding in the bushes and began firing at it, taking the initiative before the potential attacker could get off a single shot. The agent’s quick response neutralized the immediate threat, but that wasn’t the end of the story.
As Trump explained, the would-be assassin made a break for it, hopping into his vehicle to flee the scene.
This is where things got even more remarkable — a quick-thinking civilian, a woman who Trump praised for her bravery, managed to follow the suspect in her car and capture key details, including the license plate number. Thanks to her sharp instincts and quick action, she provided crucial information to local law enforcement.
From there, it was a race against time. With the suspect on the run, the authorities launched a high-speed chase, tracking him down on the highway using advanced technology.
Trump marveled at how law enforcement was able to pinpoint the vehicle's exact location, leading to the suspect’s eventual capture.