Republicans react to the apparent assassination attempt against Trump

 Sen. Lindsey Graham was incredulous Monday that a man with a gun was able to get close to Donald Trump at his golf course Sunday during an apparent assassination attempt.

“I’ve played there dozens of times. How do you get in the bushes with a rifle,” said Graham who said it was “lucky” a member of the Secret Service was able to spot the gun barrel poking out.

Graham, a Trump ally and top Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee, was asked if the Secret Service did its job in protecting Trump.  

“I would say the guy did. But how can you say the system worked when a guy was able to get an AK-47 by the fence in a bunch of bushes and it’s just fortuitous the guy stuck the barrel out so the guy could see it,” he told reporters adding that Trump should continue playing golf despite what happened.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell opened his remarks on the Senate floor Monday by expressing gratitude that Trump is safe and demanded assurances the former president is receiving the appropriate level of security.

“It’s dismaying to begin another week with news of an assassination attempt against the former president. We’re certainly all grateful once again that the worst outcome was avoided,” he said.