Mon Sep 16 07:00:05 UTC 2024: ## Former President Trump Survives Second Assassination Attempt While Playing Golf

**West Palm Beach, Florida:** Former US President Donald Trump, the Republican frontrunner for the 2024 presidential election, survived a second assassination attempt on Sunday while playing golf in Florida. The incident occurred two months after a previous shooting incident at an election rally.

According to the FBI, the incident at Trump’s golf club in West Palm Beach appears to be an “attempted assassination.” Secret Service agents, stationed several holes away from Trump, observed the muzzle of an AK-47 style rifle and fired upon the gunman. The suspect, identified as [Name withheld pending formal charges], fled the scene in a black SUV, leaving behind his rifle, a GoPro camera, and two backpacks.

The suspect was later apprehended by law enforcement in a neighboring county. He was reportedly calm and unemotional upon being stopped.

Following the incident, Trump assured his supporters via a fundraising email that he was “safe and well.” Vice President Kamala Harris expressed relief that Trump was unharmed, reiterating that “violence has no place in America.” The White House issued a statement confirming that President Joe Biden and Vice President Harris had been briefed on the situation and were relieved to hear of Trump’s safety.

The incident has sent shockwaves through the nation, raising concerns about the increasing polarization and violence surrounding the upcoming election. Authorities are currently investigating the incident to determine the suspect’s motive and whether any accomplices were involved.

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