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BREAKING: Secret Service ELIMINATES Armed Threat at Mar-a-Lago in Pre-Dawn Incident

Gary FranchiFebruary 22, 2026238 views
BREAKING: Secret Service ELIMINATES Armed Threat at Mar-a-Lago in Pre-Dawn Incident
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Secret Service agents successfully neutralized an armed threat against President Donald Trump early Sunday morning, fatally shooting a man who unlawfully breached the secure perimeter at Mar-a-Lago around 1:30 a.m.

The intruder has been identified as 21-year-old Austin Tucker Martin, who was reportedly missing in the days leading up to this incident. Martin was armed when he illegally entered the president's Florida resort, forcing Secret Service agents to take decisive action to protect the Commander-in-Chief.

This marks yet another attempt to threaten President Trump's safety – a disturbing pattern that has plagued his presidency from day one. While the mainstream media downplays the constant security threats our president faces, this incident underscores the very real dangers posed by unhinged individuals emboldened by years of left-wing rhetoric.

Swift Action Saves Lives

The Secret Service's rapid response likely prevented what could have been a catastrophic attack on our president. Their training and professionalism once again proved why they're the elite force protecting America's leadership.

"The Secret Service did exactly what they're trained to do – eliminate threats to the president without hesitation," said one security expert familiar with protective protocols.

This incident raises serious questions about how the 21-year-old obtained access to weapons and what motivated his pre-dawn assault on the president's residence. Was this another lone wolf attack, or part of something larger?

The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office is cooperating with the investigation, though details remain limited as authorities piece together Martin's final days and potential motives.

Patriots should be grateful that President Trump remains safe, protected by the brave men and women of the Secret Service who put their lives on the line every single day. While Democrats and their media allies continue their relentless attacks on Trump, our security professionals remain vigilant against physical threats.

How many more attacks will it take before America acknowledges the dangerous climate created by years of Trump derangement syndrome?

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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ConservativeVoterVerified2 hours ago
The left's rhetoric has consequences. When you constantly demonize someone, unstable people take action.
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AmericaFirst1776Verifiedjust now
🙏 Prayers for the safety of our former President and his family.
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SecondAmendmentGuyVerifiedjust now
My brother works in security and says Mar-a-Lago has some of the best protection in the country. Glad to see it working as intended.
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DefendLibertyVerifiedjust now
This is exactly why we need strong security around our political leaders, regardless of party. Political violence has no place in America.
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TruthSeeker47Verifiedjust now
Why isn't this getting more coverage in the mainstream media? If this happened to any Democrat politician it would be front page news for weeks.
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MediaWatcherVerifiedjust now
Because it doesn't fit their narrative. They'd rather talk about anything else than acknowledge the real threats.
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RedStateResidentVerifiedjust now
Do we know if this was a lone wolf or part of something bigger? The timing seems suspicious with everything else going on politically right now.
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NewsHoundVerifiedjust now
Good question. I'm sure we won't get the full details for security reasons, but I hope they investigate thoroughly.
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FloridaConservativeVerifiedjust now
As a Florida resident, I'm glad our state takes security seriously. Mar-a-Lago is an important historic property that deserves protection.
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PatriotMike2024Verifiedjust now
Thank God for our Secret Service agents who put their lives on the line every day. This could have been catastrophic if they weren't on high alert.
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FreedomFirstVerifiedjust now
Absolutely right. These agents are true heroes and don't get nearly enough credit for what they do.