EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) -- Multiple local leaders reacted to the news that former President Donald Trump was the subject of an apparent assassination attempt at his Florida golf club Sunday afternoon. BACKGROUND: Trump was the subject of an apparent assassination attempt at his Florida golf club, the FBI says 12 News is gathering reaction from local leaders. Check back for updates. RI Gov. Dan McKee "Violence in any form has absolutely no place in our country. I am relieved that former President Trump is safe and I am grateful for the quick action of law enforcement." U.S. Sen. Jack Reed "Political violence has no place in America, and an AK-47 has no place near a golf course or near a presidential candidate. I’m relieved to hear former President Trump is safe and was several holes away from the potential gunman.  "I commend security personnel, including the Secret Service, for quickly spotting and neutralizing the perpetrator and taking proper precautions to rush the former President to safety. "I urge law enforcement to be forthcoming with the facts so the American people have as much information as possible. The alleged perpetrator must be held accountable and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law." U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse "There is no place for political violence in America. I am glad to hear law enforcement’s swift response prevented violence." Congressman Seth Magaziner "As we await further information, I urge everyone to remain calm and wait until the facts are known. I am thankful that former President Trump is safe. "Political violence is never acceptable and we must redouble our efforts to keep weapons out of the hands of those who should not have them." Congressman Gabe Amo "As we await more details, one thing remains certain — violence has no place in our politics. "I’m thankful for law enforcement’s quick response on the former President’s golf course. I urge a full and transparent investigation and hope the perpetrator will be held accountable." RI Young Republicans Chairman Ken Naylor "As we wait for more details to emerge on the gun shots in Trumps vicinity today, we are happy he is safe. However, the divisiveness in this country needs to end. There is no need for these kind of events to take place." NEXT: Trump Florida shooting suspect: What we know Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily Roundup SIGN UP NOW