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James48

(4,556 posts)
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 02:45 PM Sunday

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

DemonGoddess

(4,858 posts)
1. publicity stunt I bet
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 02:46 PM
Sunday

Nikossitti

(290 posts)
2. No question about it
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 02:48 PM
Sunday

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

BigDemVoter

(4,466 posts)
9. EXACTLY what I was just thinking.
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 02:53 PM
Sunday

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

mysteryowl

(7,693 posts)
20. He plays the victim card again.
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 03:08 PM
Sunday

PatSeg

(49,534 posts)
43. I wouldn't be surprised
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 04:12 PM
Sunday

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

(104,971 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, 03:00 PM
Sunday

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

(43,919 posts)
17. Nope. Just two idiots shooting at each other.
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 03:06 PM
Sunday

WhiteTara

(29,979 posts)
19. or Vance wants to hasten his own path
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 03:07 PM
Sunday

to the throne?

Eko

(8,172 posts)
3. The Daily Mail is crap.
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 02:48 PM
Sunday

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

(7,878 posts)
5. Sounds suspicious.
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 02:49 PM
Sunday

Initech

(101,106 posts)
35. If you read the whole article, two idiots got in a fight and guns were drawn.
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 03:29 PM
Sunday

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

FalloutShelter

(12,472 posts)
6. I'm sorry but I smell a rat.
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 02:49 PM
Sunday

Where is the secret service?

Dennis Donovan

(22,192 posts)
7. MSNBC reporting shots fired in vicinity of course
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 02:49 PM
Sunday

Breaking, so not much beyond that has been reported.

AngryOldDem

(14,148 posts)
8. I'm skeptical.
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 02:53 PM
Sunday

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, 03:01 PM
Sunday

underpants

(185,287 posts)
29. Yeah but I was about to post this from the Mail
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 03:17 PM
Sunday

Last edited Sun Sep 15, 2024, 05:06 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

(137,794 posts)
38. When I originally searched for other sources, what came up was
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 03:47 PM
Sunday

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

THAT was a huge 🚩

LetMyPeopleVote

(151,967 posts)
11. The shooters were targeting each other, and the gunfire was not targeting Trump
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 02:57 PM
Sunday


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

(38,083 posts)
16. Never mind, it was just a couple of Florida Men.
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 03:04 PM
Sunday

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

TomCADem

(17,574 posts)
22. Since this is Florida, Both Individuals Could Argue They Were Standing Their Ground
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 03:09 PM
Sunday

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

(6,515 posts)
25. So...just another average day in America
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 03:13 PM
Sunday

EarthFirst

(2,993 posts)
44. I give it 24 hours before he brings this up and frames it far differently...
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 04:16 PM
Sunday

…and twenty four is probably being generous.

Mark.b2

(371 posts)
45. probably just a couple gang bangers doing what they do...
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 04:17 PM
Sunday

My bet is Trump was far from danger.

Cha

(302,710 posts)
46. TY for this Tweet showing what really happened.
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 04:24 PM
Sunday

Vinca

(50,744 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, 03:04 PM
Sunday

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

samnsara

(18,088 posts)
15. the less time we all give to this the better..i hope MSM agrees
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 03:04 PM
Sunday

..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

(7,693 posts)
18. Could be a diversion from SCOTUS corruption-news today
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 03:06 PM
Sunday

onenote

(43,919 posts)
21. Or could be nothing. Which it appears to be.
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 03:09 PM
Sunday

BumRushDaShow

(137,794 posts)
23. And not just that story
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 03:11 PM
Sunday

but a WHOLE LOT of things needing a diversion!

ReRe

(10,606 posts)
24. I say
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 03:13 PM
Sunday

BULL SHIT. Nothing more than a publicity stunt.

AnotherMother4Peace

(4,581 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, 03:15 PM
Sunday

brewens

(14,972 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, 03:16 PM
Sunday

AngryOldDem

(14,148 posts)
34. Having a bad day on the course and his partners didn't allow a mulligan?
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 03:28 PM
Sunday

flying_wahini

(7,714 posts)
28. Maybe a swiftly Dad?
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 03:16 PM
Sunday

Just kidding.

LymphocyteLover

(6,236 posts)
40. I'm sure that's what the Trump people will claim
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 03:54 PM
Sunday

orangecrush

(21,035 posts)
30. I'll keep my ear open
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 03:21 PM
Sunday


For more info.

Wonder Why

(4,299 posts)
62. The one with the bandage? 😁😁😁😁😁
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 07:13 PM
Sunday

twodogsbarking

(11,657 posts)
31. They are not here to harm ME. Historic.
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 03:22 PM
Sunday

HagathaCrispy

(55 posts)
32. More Ketchup?
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 03:23 PM
Sunday

Did they forget the ketchup this time?

Initech

(101,106 posts)
33. Give an idiot a gun, don't be surprised when they do something stupid with it.
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 03:27 PM
Sunday

FailureToCommunicate

(14,256 posts)
36. Shot's fired?? More likely that TSF had bean burritos for lunch.
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 03:34 PM
Sunday

Marigold

(61 posts)
37. Whew! I am so relieved he was not in danger!
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 03:46 PM
Sunday

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

(25,036 posts)
39. Forget it Jake, it's Florida.
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 03:48 PM
Sunday

LymphocyteLover

(6,236 posts)
41. I'm skeptical, and I agree with this:
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 03:56 PM
Sunday

Sancho

(9,078 posts)
42. Shooting at cats??!
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 04:04 PM
Sunday

LiberalFighter

(53,128 posts)
47. MSNBC shows Gun Club Estates nearby on map
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 04:26 PM
Sunday

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

(17,992 posts)
50. Welcome to Bif Land. Back to the Future Bif. Lots of parallels. Buckle up. 9 years and counting...
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 04:54 PM
Sunday

live love laugh

(14,015 posts)
51. Desperados
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 04:57 PM
Sunday

polichick

(37,420 posts)
52. Will probably bump that John Roberts story out of the news. Timely.
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 04:58 PM
Sunday

JohnSJ

(94,798 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, 04:59 PM
Sunday

polichick

(37,420 posts)
55. Nothing will come of it anyway - no justice in the good ol' USA.
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 05:00 PM
Sunday

JohnSJ

(94,798 posts)
56. You are right.
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 05:01 PM
Sunday

orleans

(34,552 posts)
60. don't know about the story. now i have to google john roberts nt
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 05:45 PM
Sunday

dflprincess

(28,361 posts)
54. Per MSNBC the FBI is now calling it an "apparent assassination attempt".
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 04:59 PM
Sunday

To which I say "Sure Jan."

FakeNoose

(34,738 posts)
57. Somebody spotted an alligator loose, and they decided to protect the former Prez
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 05:02 PM
Sunday

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

mucifer

(24,532 posts)
58. I just turned on msnbc . This will be an uninterrupted story for at least 24 hours.
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 05:15 PM
Sunday

prodigitalson

(2,747 posts)
61. yep
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 06:38 PM
Sunday

cstanleytech

(26,805 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, 05:17 PM
Sunday

BrightKnight

(3,675 posts)
63. another disillusioned Trump humper. ...or theater -nt
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 08:26 PM
Sunday
64. Never piss off a Swiftie.
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 09:47 PM
Sunday

Emile

(27,688 posts)
65. After an alert and discussion with the hosts, locking.
Mon Sep 16, 2024, 10:05 AM
Monday

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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