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Harris condemned the assassination attempt on Trump.

Harris condemned the assassination attempt on Trump.

US Vice President Kamala Harris said that the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump should not lead to even greater violence.

“I am deeply alarmed by today’s possible assassination attempt on former President Trump. While we gather the facts, I am clear: I condemn political violence. We must all do our part to prevent this incident from leading to more violence,”  Harris said, whose the words are quoted on the White House website.

She added that she was glad Trump was safe. The Vice President commended the vigilance of the United States Secret Service and its law enforcement partners.

The shooting took place on Sunday at a golf club in Florida, where Trump was staying. According to law enforcement, Secret Service officers opened fire on the intruder, who was hiding in the bushes. The man ran away and tried to escape in a car, but was detained. At the place where he was spotted, an AK-47 assault rifle with an optical sight, two backpacks and a GoPro action camera were found. The FBI joined the investigation; American authorities regard the incident as an attempt to assassinate Trump.