Trump rushed to safety and suspect held after man spotted with rifle

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Trump rushed to safety and suspect held after man spotted with rifle
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Secret Service agents spotted the barrel of a rifle poking through some bushes and opened fire at him, officials said.

Former President Donald Trump is safe following an apparent assassination attempt at his Florida golf course, and a "potential suspect" is in custody, US authorities have confirmed.

Secret Service agents spotted the barrel of a rifle poking through some bushes and opened fire at him, officials said. The FBI said Trump was 300-500 yards (275 to 455m) away at the time.

An AK47-style firearm and scope, along with two backpacks and a GoPro camera, were later found at the scene.

A witness reported seeing the suspect running from some bushes and jumping into a black Nissan car after the agents had fired at him multiple times.

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