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James48

(4,629 posts)
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 01:45 PM Sep 2024

Shots fired at Trump National Golf Club with former president on site

This discussion thread was locked as off-topic by Emile (a host of the Latest Breaking News forum).

Source: Daily Mail



Multiple shots were fired at Donald Trump's golf club in West Palm Beach on Sunday.

Former President Donald Trump is golfing at his south Florida club.

'President Trump is safe following gunshots in his vicinity. No further details at this time,' Trump Campaign Communications Director Steven Cheung said in a statement.

Read more: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13853143/Shots-Trump-National-Golf-Club-Mar-Lago.html

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Shots fired at Trump National Golf Club with former president on site (Original Post) James48 Sep 2024 OP
publicity stunt I bet DemonGoddess Sep 2024 #1
No question about it Nikossitti Sep 2024 #2
EXACTLY what I was just thinking. BigDemVoter Sep 2024 #9
He plays the victim card again. mysteryowl Sep 2024 #20
I wouldn't be surprised PatSeg Sep 2024 #43
Yup... No one serious would merely stand out there shooting rounds at the gates or trees, or porta potties of his hlthe2b Sep 2024 #12
Nope. Just two idiots shooting at each other. onenote Sep 2024 #17
or Vance wants to hasten his own path WhiteTara Sep 2024 #19
The Daily Mail is crap. Eko Sep 2024 #3
Message auto-removed Name removed Sep 2024 #4
Sounds suspicious. yourout Sep 2024 #5
If you read the whole article, two idiots got in a fight and guns were drawn. Initech Sep 2024 #35
I'm sorry but I smell a rat. FalloutShelter Sep 2024 #6
MSNBC reporting shots fired in vicinity of course Dennis Donovan Sep 2024 #7
I'm skeptical. AngryOldDem Sep 2024 #8
Use AP as a source instead BumRushDaShow Sep 2024 #10
Nice neighborhhood.. just someone squirrel hunting rsweets Sep 2024 #13
Yeah but I was about to post this from the Mail underpants Sep 2024 #29
When I originally searched for other sources, what came up was BumRushDaShow Sep 2024 #38
The shooters were targeting each other, and the gunfire was not targeting Trump LetMyPeopleVote Sep 2024 #11
Never mind, it was just a couple of Florida Men. Turbineguy Sep 2024 #16
Since this is Florida, Both Individuals Could Argue They Were Standing Their Ground TomCADem Sep 2024 #22
So...just another average day in America Stallion Sep 2024 #25
I give it 24 hours before he brings this up and frames it far differently... EarthFirst Sep 2024 #44
probably just a couple gang bangers doing what they do... Mark.b2 Sep 2024 #45
TY for this Tweet showing what really happened. Cha Sep 2024 #46
The reporting on TV is "in the vicinity of" the golf course. Probably has nothing to do with him, but Vinca Sep 2024 #14
the less time we all give to this the better..i hope MSM agrees samnsara Sep 2024 #15
Could be a diversion from SCOTUS corruption-news today mysteryowl Sep 2024 #18
Or could be nothing. Which it appears to be. onenote Sep 2024 #21
And not just that story BumRushDaShow Sep 2024 #23
I say ReRe Sep 2024 #24
DonOld is like a 6 yr old trying to get attention. Give it up DonOld. No-one-cares. nt AnotherMother4Peace Sep 2024 #26
Damn. I was hoping it was going to be on the course at least. That would be great PR. :) n/t brewens Sep 2024 #27
Having a bad day on the course and his partners didn't allow a mulligan? AngryOldDem Sep 2024 #34
Maybe a swiftly Dad? flying_wahini Sep 2024 #28
I'm sure that's what the Trump people will claim LymphocyteLover Sep 2024 #40
I'll keep my ear open orangecrush Sep 2024 #30
The one with the bandage? 😁😁😁😁😁 Wonder Why Sep 2024 #62
They are not here to harm ME. Historic. twodogsbarking Sep 2024 #31
More Ketchup? HagathaCrispy Sep 2024 #32
Give an idiot a gun, don't be surprised when they do something stupid with it. Initech Sep 2024 #33
Shot's fired?? More likely that TSF had bean burritos for lunch. FailureToCommunicate Sep 2024 #36
Whew! I am so relieved he was not in danger! Marigold Sep 2024 #37
Forget it Jake, it's Florida. ZonkerHarris Sep 2024 #39
I'm skeptical, and I agree with this: LymphocyteLover Sep 2024 #41
Shooting at cats??! Sancho Sep 2024 #42
MSNBC shows Gun Club Estates nearby on map LiberalFighter Sep 2024 #47
This message was self-deleted by its author orangecrush Sep 2024 #48
Post removed Post removed Sep 2024 #49
Welcome to Bif Land. Back to the Future Bif. Lots of parallels. Buckle up. 9 years and counting... Evolve Dammit Sep 2024 #50
Desperados live love laugh Sep 2024 #51
Will probably bump that John Roberts story out of the news. Timely. polichick Sep 2024 #52
Probably, but the roberts story isn't a surprise. Most of us here knew roberts and his gang were covering for trump. JohnSJ Sep 2024 #53
Nothing will come of it anyway - no justice in the good ol' USA. polichick Sep 2024 #55
You are right. JohnSJ Sep 2024 #56
don't know about the story. now i have to google john roberts nt orleans Sep 2024 #60
Per MSNBC the FBI is now calling it an "apparent assassination attempt". dflprincess Sep 2024 #54
Somebody spotted an alligator loose, and they decided to protect the former Prez FakeNoose Sep 2024 #57
I just turned on msnbc . This will be an uninterrupted story for at least 24 hours. mucifer Sep 2024 #58
yep prodigitalson Sep 2024 #61
Security is so tight there if it was on the grounds it was staged. Off grounds either domestic violence or robbery. cstanleytech Sep 2024 #59
another disillusioned Trump humper. ...or theater -nt BrightKnight Sep 2024 #63
Never piss off a Swiftie. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Sep 2024 #64
After an alert and discussion with the hosts, locking. Emile Sep 2024 #65

DemonGoddess

(5,125 posts)
1. publicity stunt I bet
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 01:46 PM
Sep 2024

Nikossitti

(316 posts)
2. No question about it
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 01:48 PM
Sep 2024

He doesn’t care who gets hurt in the process.

BigDemVoter

(4,557 posts)
9. EXACTLY what I was just thinking.
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 01:53 PM
Sep 2024

There will be non-stop yapping about this all day.

mysteryowl

(7,752 posts)
20. He plays the victim card again.
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 02:08 PM
Sep 2024

PatSeg

(49,755 posts)
43. I wouldn't be surprised
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 03:12 PM
Sep 2024

He got so much sympathy the last time, maybe he's looking for a rerun. Lately, nothing else seems to be working for him.

hlthe2b

(107,168 posts)
12. Yup... No one serious would merely stand out there shooting rounds at the gates or trees, or porta potties of his
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 02:00 PM
Sep 2024

friggin golf course. What would be the point except to get the MSM to think that shitty, lying TSF were somehow at risk?

Publicity stunt, indeed.

onenote

(44,862 posts)
17. Nope. Just two idiots shooting at each other.
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 02:06 PM
Sep 2024

WhiteTara

(30,262 posts)
19. or Vance wants to hasten his own path
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 02:07 PM
Sep 2024

to the throne?

Eko

(8,706 posts)
3. The Daily Mail is crap.
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 01:48 PM
Sep 2024

Multiple shots were fired near Donald Trump's golf club in West Palm Beach. 'President Trump is safe following gunshots in his vicinity,'
Title is incorrect at least at this moment.

Response to James48 (Original post)

yourout

(8,168 posts)
5. Sounds suspicious.
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 01:49 PM
Sep 2024

Initech

(102,801 posts)
35. If you read the whole article, two idiots got in a fight and guns were drawn.
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 02:29 PM
Sep 2024

Think like that scene from the Big Lebowski when Walter pulled the gun on Smokey during the tournament.

FalloutShelter

(12,911 posts)
6. I'm sorry but I smell a rat.
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 01:49 PM
Sep 2024

Where is the secret service?

Dennis Donovan

(28,020 posts)
7. MSNBC reporting shots fired in vicinity of course
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 01:49 PM
Sep 2024

Breaking, so not much beyond that has been reported.

AngryOldDem

(14,176 posts)
8. I'm skeptical.
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 01:53 PM
Sep 2024

MSNBC is reporting it as well.

Given I’m not entirely buying the first “attempt,” with the miraculous healing of his ear, my first reaction was cool story, bro.

rsweets

(309 posts)
13. Nice neighborhhood.. just someone squirrel hunting
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 02:01 PM
Sep 2024

underpants

(187,707 posts)
29. Yeah but I was about to post this from the Mail
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 02:17 PM
Sep 2024

Last edited Sun Sep 15, 2024, 04:06 PM - Edit history (1)

Reading about Jr being stupid. I saw this pop up and was going to check it out before I posted.

BumRushDaShow

(145,140 posts)
38. When I originally searched for other sources, what came up was
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 02:47 PM
Sep 2024

"Daily Mail"
"New York Post"
"The Telegraph"
"Washington Times"

THAT was a huge 🚩

LetMyPeopleVote

(156,277 posts)
11. The shooters were targeting each other, and the gunfire was not targeting Trump
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 01:57 PM
Sep 2024


https://nypost.com/2024/09/15/us-news/shooting-reported-at-donald-trumps-golf-club-while-ex-president-was-on-grounds/

Two people exchanged gunfire outside of Trump International Golf Course West Palm Beach. The shooters were targeting each other, and the gunfire was not targeting Trump, the sources said.

Sources said that Trump was never in danger and that the shooting happened in an area outside the club that is known for high crime.

Turbineguy

(38,578 posts)
16. Never mind, it was just a couple of Florida Men.
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 02:04 PM
Sep 2024

BTW. Under Florida law, if you are struck in the cross fire, you cannot sue.

TomCADem

(17,777 posts)
22. Since this is Florida, Both Individuals Could Argue They Were Standing Their Ground
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 02:09 PM
Sep 2024

This is what happens you have a bunch of random folks carrying fire arms. It becomes way too easy for someone to resort to a 2nd Amendment solution for life’s problems.

There are way too many examples of folks pulling guns in road rage incidents.

Stallion

(6,613 posts)
25. So...just another average day in America
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 02:13 PM
Sep 2024

EarthFirst

(3,243 posts)
44. I give it 24 hours before he brings this up and frames it far differently...
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 03:16 PM
Sep 2024

…and twenty four is probably being generous.

Mark.b2

(513 posts)
45. probably just a couple gang bangers doing what they do...
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 03:17 PM
Sep 2024

My bet is Trump was far from danger.

Cha

(306,135 posts)
46. TY for this Tweet showing what really happened.
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 03:24 PM
Sep 2024

Vinca

(51,350 posts)
14. The reporting on TV is "in the vicinity of" the golf course. Probably has nothing to do with him, but
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 02:04 PM
Sep 2024

he'll use it for all he's worth to bleed some money out of the cult.

samnsara

(18,337 posts)
15. the less time we all give to this the better..i hope MSM agrees
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 02:04 PM
Sep 2024

..cuz I dont believe it...even if its true I dont care. Its gonna keep happening to trump for real cuz everyone in the world wants him.....well, you know what.

mysteryowl

(7,752 posts)
18. Could be a diversion from SCOTUS corruption-news today
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 02:06 PM
Sep 2024

onenote

(44,862 posts)
21. Or could be nothing. Which it appears to be.
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 02:09 PM
Sep 2024

BumRushDaShow

(145,140 posts)
23. And not just that story
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 02:11 PM
Sep 2024

but a WHOLE LOT of things needing a diversion!

ReRe

(10,959 posts)
24. I say
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 02:13 PM
Sep 2024

BULL SHIT. Nothing more than a publicity stunt.

AnotherMother4Peace

(4,701 posts)
26. DonOld is like a 6 yr old trying to get attention. Give it up DonOld. No-one-cares. nt
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 02:15 PM
Sep 2024
 

brewens

(15,359 posts)
27. Damn. I was hoping it was going to be on the course at least. That would be great PR. :) n/t
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 02:16 PM
Sep 2024

AngryOldDem

(14,176 posts)
34. Having a bad day on the course and his partners didn't allow a mulligan?
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 02:28 PM
Sep 2024

flying_wahini

(8,044 posts)
28. Maybe a swiftly Dad?
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 02:16 PM
Sep 2024

Just kidding.

LymphocyteLover

(7,060 posts)
40. I'm sure that's what the Trump people will claim
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 02:54 PM
Sep 2024

orangecrush

(22,262 posts)
30. I'll keep my ear open
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 02:21 PM
Sep 2024


For more info.

Wonder Why

(4,811 posts)
62. The one with the bandage? 😁😁😁😁😁
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 06:13 PM
Sep 2024

twodogsbarking

(12,287 posts)
31. They are not here to harm ME. Historic.
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 02:22 PM
Sep 2024
 

HagathaCrispy

(154 posts)
32. More Ketchup?
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 02:23 PM
Sep 2024

Did they forget the ketchup this time?

Initech

(102,801 posts)
33. Give an idiot a gun, don't be surprised when they do something stupid with it.
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 02:27 PM
Sep 2024

FailureToCommunicate

(14,358 posts)
36. Shot's fired?? More likely that TSF had bean burritos for lunch.
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 02:34 PM
Sep 2024

Marigold

(221 posts)
37. Whew! I am so relieved he was not in danger!
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 02:46 PM
Sep 2024

Who knew promoting the ownership and use of guns, including "AK -47's" as Don, Jr. reported would result in gunfire? And sometimes nearby?

ZonkerHarris

(25,520 posts)
39. Forget it Jake, it's Florida.
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 02:48 PM
Sep 2024

LymphocyteLover

(7,060 posts)
41. I'm skeptical, and I agree with this:
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 02:56 PM
Sep 2024

Sancho

(9,110 posts)
42. Shooting at cats??!
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 03:04 PM
Sep 2024

LiberalFighter

(53,529 posts)
47. MSNBC shows Gun Club Estates nearby on map
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 03:26 PM
Sep 2024

The woman expert of what I don't know seems to be creating multiple possible scenarios.

Response to James48 (Original post)

Response to James48 (Original post)

Evolve Dammit

(19,336 posts)
50. Welcome to Bif Land. Back to the Future Bif. Lots of parallels. Buckle up. 9 years and counting...
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 03:54 PM
Sep 2024

live love laugh

(14,637 posts)
51. Desperados
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 03:57 PM
Sep 2024

polichick

(37,626 posts)
52. Will probably bump that John Roberts story out of the news. Timely.
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 03:58 PM
Sep 2024

JohnSJ

(96,907 posts)
53. Probably, but the roberts story isn't a surprise. Most of us here knew roberts and his gang were covering for trump.
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 03:59 PM
Sep 2024

polichick

(37,626 posts)
55. Nothing will come of it anyway - no justice in the good ol' USA.
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 04:00 PM
Sep 2024

JohnSJ

(96,907 posts)
56. You are right.
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 04:01 PM
Sep 2024

orleans

(35,410 posts)
60. don't know about the story. now i have to google john roberts nt
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 04:45 PM
Sep 2024

dflprincess

(28,578 posts)
54. Per MSNBC the FBI is now calling it an "apparent assassination attempt".
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 03:59 PM
Sep 2024

To which I say "Sure Jan."

FakeNoose

(36,186 posts)
57. Somebody spotted an alligator loose, and they decided to protect the former Prez
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 04:02 PM
Sep 2024

It's too early for buck season....

mucifer

(24,948 posts)
58. I just turned on msnbc . This will be an uninterrupted story for at least 24 hours.
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 04:15 PM
Sep 2024

prodigitalson

(2,977 posts)
61. yep
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 05:38 PM
Sep 2024

cstanleytech

(27,236 posts)
59. Security is so tight there if it was on the grounds it was staged. Off grounds either domestic violence or robbery.
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 04:17 PM
Sep 2024

BrightKnight

(3,684 posts)
63. another disillusioned Trump humper. ...or theater -nt
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 07:26 PM
Sep 2024
64. Never piss off a Swiftie.
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 08:47 PM
Sep 2024

Emile

(31,315 posts)
65. After an alert and discussion with the hosts, locking.
Mon Sep 16, 2024, 09:05 AM
Sep 2024

The consensus with the hosts is "The Daily Mail" is the UK equivalent of the National Enquirer - hardly a reputable mainstream news website or blog.

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