Former President Trump escaped unharmed after a second attempted assassination at his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida. The Secret Service intercepted the suspect before he could fire on Trump, who was playing golf at the time. This marks the second assassination attempt on Trump's life in recent months.
Former President Donald Trump survived a second attempted assassination on his life on Sunday, this time at his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Trump Survives Second Assassination Attempt at Florida Golf Club
The U.S. Secret Service opened fire on the suspect, identified as Ryan Wesley Routh, who was armed with a rifle and allegedly attempted to fire on Trump from about 300 to 500 yards away.
Trump confirmed the incident on his social media, stating, "There were gunshots in my vicinity, but before rumors start spiraling out of control, I wanted you to hear this first: I AM SAFE AND WELL."
Trump Survives Second Assassination Attempt at Florida Golf Club
The Secret Service quickly apprehended Routh, who fled the scene after the shots were fired. U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland has been briefed on the situation, and the Secret Service is collaborating with authorities to investigate the incident.
This is the second attempted assassination on Trump's life in recent months. On July 13, 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks fired eight rounds from the roof of a building located about 150 yards from the stage where Trump was speaking at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
One of the bullets grazed Trump's ear, but he remained unscathed. Crooks was subsequently apprehended and charged with attempted murder and other offenses.
The motive behind the latest assassination attempt is unclear at this time. The Secret Service and local authorities are continuing to investigate the incident.
Trump has expressed his gratitude to the Secret Service for their quick actions, which he believes saved his life. He also thanked his supporters for their continued support and pledged not to be intimidated by those who seek to harm him.
The attempted assassinations have raised concerns about security measures for former presidents. President Biden has ordered a review of Secret Service protocols to ensure that former presidents receive adequate protection.
The Secret Service has emphasized that it takes its responsibilities for protecting former presidents seriously and is committed to ensuring their safety. It is unclear if any changes to security protocols will be implemented as a result of these recent incidents.
The two attempted assassinations on Trump's life have highlighted the dangers that former presidents face, even after leaving office. The Secret Service and law enforcement agencies must remain vigilant in protecting former presidents and ensuring their safety.
