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Trump later wrote on his social media platform Truth Social: &#8220;The First Lady, the Vice President, and all Cabinet members are safe. We will hold a news conference from the White House shortly.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>According to eyewitnesses, the sound of gunshots was heard outside the ballroom. Chris Sheridan, a producer for Al Jazeera, said, &#8220;We heard about five rounds fired. We smelled gunpowder. We immediately hit the ground.&#8221; Attendees were seen ducking under tables for cover, with visuals of the scene broadcast live.<\/p>\n<p>The US Secret Service confirmed that the shooting occurred in a &#8220;screening area&#8221; and that one individual has been taken into custody. The condition of the attacker and further details of the incident have not yet been released. Trump praised the Secret Service and law enforcement agencies, stating, &#8220;They acted quickly and bravely.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>This marks the second time President Trump has been the target of an attack. 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