Donald Trump survives an apparent assassination attempt while throwing shade at Taylor Swift—talk about a wild day!
In a bizarre turn of events, former President Donald Trump was at the center of an investigation into what authorities are calling an attempted assassination at his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida. Just as the chaos unfolded, gunshots echoed in the vicinity, prompting swift action from the Secret Service and his campaign team, who quickly reassured the public that Trump was safe. However, amidst all this drama, it seems the former President found time to fire off some incendiary remarks about pop sensation Taylor Swift!
With tensions simmering at his golf course, Trump took to Truth Social to voice his discontent, declaring, "I hate Taylor Swift!" This declaration came shortly after Swift endorsed Kamala Harris for the presidential run, which undoubtedly struck a nerve for the ex-commander-in-chief. It’s wild to think of Trump—facing potential threats on the outside—also engaging in a Twitter war with a music superstar. As if cyberbullying was the main issue, right?
But the plot thickens! Just a few hours after the shooting incident, people couldn't help but question the complexity of Trump's feelings towards Taylor Swift. After all, this isn’t the first time Trump’s crossed paths with the songbird. Back in 2016, he mentioned her in a debate, but it seems now there’s no love lost, especially after her recent political statement. Never underestimate the ability of a former president to mix politics with personal vendettas!
In a country where political divisions run deep, one might wonder if Trump’s remarks were simply a ploy to deflect attention from the seriousness of the assassination attempt. Or could they be part of a new strategy to engage younger voters, tapping into the vast chasm between the administration's supporters and staunch Swifties? All we know is that amid gunfire and public outrage lies an unexpected rivalry brewing—a showdown worthy of a pop song.
Interestingly, the FBI has opened an investigation into the assassination attempt, a serious judicial move highlighting the precarious nature of political figures even after their tenure. As for Taylor Swift, regardless of her political stances, she's become a massive influencer and a lightning rod for controversy—proving to be as much a player in politics as any politician. How’s that for a plot twist?
UPDATE: (From 5:07 p.m. ET) The FBI says it's investigating “what appears to be an attempted assassination” of Donald Trump at his golf club in West Palm ...
Former President Donald Trump declared "I hate Taylor Swift!" in a Truth Social post Sunday, days after she endorsed Kamala Harris.
Donald Trump issued a new attack on Taylor Swift after she endorsed Kamala Harris for president, writing on Truth Social, "I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!"
The Secret Service and the Trump campaign say the former president is 'safe' following a shooting nearby in Florida.
Donald Trump now says 'I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!' — but looking back at his clearly complicated feelings about the star who really doesn't love him, ...
The FBI said Sunday it “is investigating what appears to be an attempted assassination of former President Trump.”
Donald Trump is safe after reports of a West Palm Beach, Florida shooting, the Secret Service and his campaign said.
WATCH: Martin County Sheriff's Office holds press conference at 4 p.m. about shooting outside Trump International Golf Club: ...
The Secret Service and the Trump campaign say the former president is 'safe' following a shooting nearby in Florida.
White House says both President Biden and Trump's rival Kamala Harris were 'relieved' to know Trump is safe.
The FBI said Donald Trump was the target of “what appears to be an attempted assassination” at his golf club in West Palm Beach, Fla., on Sunday.
Questions will be raised about Trump's exposure to attack, but Secret Service is also being commended for stopping it.