A shocking incident unfolded on Sunday as former President Donald Trump narrowly escaped an apparent assassination attempt while playing golf at his club in West Palm Beach, Florida. This marks the second such event in recent months and has raised serious concerns about the safety of presidential candidates amidst escalating violence during campaigns.

The dramatic turn of events saw U.S. Secret Service agents unleash gunfire on a man who was wielding an AK-style rifle from a hidden vantage point near the golf course. The FBI has classified this as an attempted assassination on the GOP nominee.

This incident comes on the heels of a similar event in July when Trump narrowly dodged a bullet grazing his ear during a rally in Pennsylvania. The escalating violence has exposed gaps in security protocols, especially when candidates are off the campaign trail and at their private properties.

As Trump enjoys a round of golf at his beloved Trump International Golf Club, West Palm Beach, law enforcement officials are reevaluating security measures to prevent such close encounters from recurring. The incident has sparked a nationwide debate on the safety of political figures and the need for tighter security measures.

In the aftermath of the incident, lawmakers and officials have vowed to investigate the security lapse that allowed the would-be assassin to get dangerously close to the former president. President Joe Biden emphasized the need to condemn all forms of political violence and ensure the safety of all public figures.