Police have responded to reports that there may have been “explosives” found near former President Donald Trump’s rally site on Long Island.
“A spokesperson for the Nassau County Police Department confirmed to DailyMail.com that ‘there was a suspicious occurrence’ on Wednesday ahead of Trump’s speech where thousands of MAGA fans are gathering. But there is ‘no validity’ to a report that there was an ‘explosive device found,’” the Daily Mail reported.
The Daily Mail added: “Police remain on high alert in the area hours before the former president is set to take the stage. Sources in the Nassau County Police Department allegedly told journalist James Lalino earlier Wednesday that the rally site ‘perimeter was breached and a blue barrel was removed.”
Before the 7 p.m. ET event at the Nassau Coliseum this afternoon, thousands of MAGA supporters are anticipated to swarm Long Island.
Many people have already gathered in big numbers and have spent the night to secure prime seats in the indoor arena.
Although the doors don’t open until 3 p.m. ET, MAGA followers have already gathered and are waving big flags and dressed in Trump caps, buttons, and apparel.
This comes days after Trump survived what appeared to be an attack on his life on Sunday.
Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw and other law enforcement authorities shared details on the attempted assassination of Trump at his golf club in Florida, as well as the proximity of Trump to the assassin.
In an interview with reporters, Bradshaw revealed that a Secret Service member had stopped the purportedly planned attempt when they observed the rifle’s barrel close to the following hole Trump would play on the course.
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris responded shortly after Trump was deemed “safe” after shots were fired near Trump National Golf Club on Sunday.
According to numerous reports, shots were fired on Sunday at or near the Trump National Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, where Trump, the GOP contender for president in 2024, was playing golf.
The White House said in a statement that Biden and Harris had received a briefing and would continue to receive updates regarding the investigation. The White House said that they are “relieved to know that he is safe.”
Florida GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Twitter that his state would investigate the apparent assassination attempt on Trump: “The people deserve the truth about the would-be assassin and how he was able to get within 500 yards of the former president and current GOP nominee,” DeSantis wrote on social media.
Trump’s top advisers, Susie Wiles, and Chris LaCivita, sent out an all-staff memo after the incident today: “Today, for the second time in two months, an evil monster attempted to take the life of President Trump.” They praised “the great work of the United States Secret Service,” for keeping him safe and said, “This is not a matter that we take lightly. Your safety is always our top priority. We ask that you remain vigilant in your daily comings and goings.”
“President Trump is safe following gunshots in his vicinity. No further details at this time,” Steven Cheung, Trump’s campaign communications director, said in a statement on Sunday afternoon.
Trump wrote in a statement released by his campaign on Sunday, “I AM SAFE AND WELL! Nothing will slow me down. I will NEVER SURRENDER! I will always love you for supporting me. Unity. Peace. Make America Great Again.”
