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Armed Man Shot at Mar-a-Lago Amid Rising Political Violence

2/23/2026

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An armed man was shot and killed after driving into the secure perimeter of the Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, early Sunday as another vehicle was leaving.
David Smith of The Guardian reported that the incident follows previous assassination attempts against U.S. President Donald Trump.
He said the rise in political violence signals a tense U.S. political climate where gun access is widespread.

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An armed man was shot and killed after driving into the secure perimeter of the Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, early Sunday as another vehicle was leaving.
David Smith of The Guardian reported that the incident follows previous assassination attempts against U.S. President Donald Trump.
He said the rise in political violence signals a tense U.S. political climate where gun access is widespread.