Political leaders react to apparent assassination attempt of Donald Trump in Palm Beach County

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — In the wake of an apparent assassination attempt near Donald Trump's West Palm Beach golf club Sunday, political leaders are turning to social media to voice against gun violence and express gratitude that the former president is safe.

President Joe Biden posted on X: "I have been briefed by my team regarding what federal law enforcement is investigating as a possible assassination attempt of former President Trump today. A suspect is in custody, and I commend the work of the Secret Service and their law enforcement partners for their vigilance and their efforts to keep the former President and those around him safe. I am relieved that the former President is unharmed. There is an active investigation into this incident as law enforcement gathers more details about what happened. As I have said many times, there is no place for political violence or for any violence ever in our country, and I have directed my team to continue to ensure that Secret Service has every resource, capability and protective measure necessary to ensure the former President’s continued safety."

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a post on X: "The State of Florida will be conducting its own investigation regarding the attempted assassination at Trump International Golf Club. The people deserve the truth about the would be assassin and how he was able to get within 500 yards of the former president and current GOP nominee."

Vice President Kamala Harris, who participated in a debate with the former president less than a week ago, posted on X that she is glad Trump is safe.

Florida Republican Sen. Rick Scott expressed his gratitude to law enforcement on an X post.

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson said he and his wife spent "a few hours" with Trump at Mar-a-Lago on Sunday:

South Carolina Republican Senator Lindsey Graham said on an X post that she spoke with Trump shortly after the incident and is in "good spirits."

U.S. Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina posted on X: "After the second assassination attempt on President Trump, it is time for Christians, left and right, red or blue, Black and white, to come together, to pray for this nation, to pray for a political process without any violence. It is what America needs. We need believers on their knees, asking God for all candidates to be safe."

The Florida Democratic Party posted on X that "Our political leaders must not be targets of violence — we are relieved the former president is unharmed following a potential assassination attempt in Palm Beach County earlier today. Thank you to Florida’s law enforcement, we are grateful for their swift response."

The Florida Republican Party posted on X: "The hatred spewed by the left and many in the Democrat party against President Trump, promoting lies against his character, policies and accomplishments encourages violence from the weak and demented. This isn't the world we have to live in. We stand with President Donald J. Trump and will continue to work to ensure his victory in November."