Mon Sep 16 17:00:25 UTC 2024: ## Former President Trump Escapes Assassination Attempt at Golf Course

**West Palm Beach, Florida** – Former President Donald Trump was rushed to safety on Sunday after an apparent assassination attempt at his golf course in West Palm Beach. The incident, which occurred almost exactly two months after a shooting at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania, involved a gunman identified as 58-year-old Ryan Wesley Routh.

According to authorities, Secret Service agents spotted Routh with a rifle concealed in shrubbery near the golf course. Trump was reportedly 300-500 yards away at the time. Agents engaged with the suspect, who fled in a vehicle after dropping his weapon and other equipment. He was apprehended by police after a high-speed chase.

Routh’s social media profiles revealed a history of pro-Palestinian, pro-Taiwan and anti-China sentiments, including allegations of Chinese “biological warfare” and references to COVID-19 as an “attack.” He also reportedly traveled to Ukraine after the Russian invasion to recruit Afghan soldiers for the Ukrainian military.

Routh was charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of a firearm with an obstructed serial number. He faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.

Trump, who was unharmed during the incident, issued a statement to his supporters confirming his safety and blaming President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for escalating rhetoric that led to the attack. The White House responded by expressing deep concern over the incident and briefing Biden and Harris on the situation.

The incident has raised concerns about the security of former presidents and the potential for political violence. The Secret Service is currently investigating the incident and reviewing security protocols.

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