An apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump has sparked reactions across Arizona, with leaders taking to social media to express their thoughts on the incident. Trump, who was at his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida, was the target of what the FBI is investigating as "an attempted assassination," according to ABC15.

Gunshots were reported in the vicinity of Trump International Golf Club where the former president was playing. Secret Service agents, who were a few holes ahead, acted to quickly neutralize the threat posed by an individual armed with an AK-style rifle. The Palm Beach County Sheriff, Ric Bradshaw, is quoted stating that the suspect was positioned roughly 400 to 500 yards away from Trump and was hiding in shrubbery. This comes merely two months after a bullet grazed Trump's ear during another attempt on his life at a Pennsylvania rally. The seriousness of these repeated threats against a former president is to be underscored, not just as singular attacks, but as ominous signs of the times we are navigating.

Following the event, Trump assured the public of his safety through a widely circulated email stating, “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!” He adamantly maintained his resilience, adding "Nothing will slow me down. I will NEVER SURRENDER!” This information was detailed by AZ Family, who also reported that the suspect was apprehended in a neighboring county after fleeing the scene in an SUV.