The Martin County Sheriff's Office released footage of the apprehension of Trump assassination suspect Ryan Routh on Interstate 95. Despite a second assassination attempt on Sunday, former President Trump plans to hold a town hall event in Flint, Michigan, on Tuesday.
The Martin County Sheriff's Office released footage on Monday showing the arrest of Trump assassination attempt suspect Ryan Routh on Interstate 95. Routh was taken into custody shortly after allegedly firing a shot at former President Trump while he was playing golf at Trump National Golf Club in Florida on Sunday.
Despite the incident, Trump is scheduled to hold a town hall event in Flint, Michigan, on Tuesday. The event will mark his first campaign appearance since the latest attempt on his life.
Trump Assassination Suspect Captured on Bodycam Video, Former President to Host Flint Town Hall
The Flint town hall is expected to focus on the auto industry and inflation, according to Trump's campaign. The event will be moderated by Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, who is expected to play a more prominent role in Trump's campaign leading up to the November election.
The assassination attempt comes as Trump and his opponent, Vice President Harris, enter the final stretch of the election campaign. Both candidates are vying for support in swing states like Michigan, which could potentially determine the outcome of the election.
Trump Assassination Suspect Captured on Bodycam Video, Former President to Host Flint Town Hall
According to recent polling, Harris holds a slight lead over Trump in Michigan, but the current polling compares favorably for Trump compared to his standing in the 2016 and 2020 elections.
In addition to Trump's Flint town hall, Vice President Harris is expected to host a "Unite for America" livestream event from Michigan with Oprah Winfrey on Thursday. Meanwhile, Trump's running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, is scheduled to hold an event in Sparta, Michigan, on Tuesday.
Trump Assassination Suspect Captured on Bodycam Video, Former President to Host Flint Town Hall
The capture of Routh follows a manhunt that involved multiple law enforcement agencies. The investigation into the assassination attempt is ongoing, and Routh is currently being held without bond.
The assassination attempt has raised concerns about the safety of political figures and the potential for violence during the election campaign. Trump and other candidates have increased their security measures in response to the incident.
Trump Assassination Suspect Captured on Bodycam Video, Former President to Host Flint Town Hall
The Flint town hall will be an opportunity for Trump to address the assassination attempt and lay out his vision for the future of the country. It will be closely watched by both supporters and critics of the former president.
