Mon Sep 16 12:43:11 UTC 2024: ## Trump Survives Second Assassination Attempt in Florida

**West Palm Beach, FL** – Former US President and Republican nominee for the 2024 US elections, Donald Trump, has survived a second assassination attempt after shots were fired near the Trump International Golf Course in West Palm Beach, Florida on Sunday, September 15.

The incident, which comes just months ahead of the November 2024 US presidential elections, saw US Secret Service agents open fire after a person was spotted with a firearm near the golf course. An AK-style firearm was later recovered. The suspect, identified as Ryan Wesley Routh, was apprehended after dropping his weapon and fleeing in an SUV. Routh’s motive remains unclear.

Trump, who was unharmed, confirmed his safety in a fundraising email, assuring supporters that “Nothing will slow me down. I will NEVER SURRENDER!”

The Secret Service is investigating the incident, while local authorities have launched an independent inquiry.

This incident has once again raised serious questions about the effectiveness of the Secret Service’s protective measures, following a similar attack in Pennsylvania in July where Trump was also targeted. This time, however, the agents responded swiftly and effectively, according to Sheriff Ric Bradshaw of West Palm Beach police.

Political reactions to the incident were swift, with US President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and other prominent figures expressing relief at Trump’s safety and condemnation of political violence.

The incident has also sparked debate about the safety of political figures in the US, with calls for enhanced security measures for all presidential nominees.

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