Mon Sep 16 15:49:46 UTC 2024: ## DeSantis Launches Separate Investigation into Second Assassination Attempt on Trump

**West Palm Beach, FL** – Following a second apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced a separate state investigation into the incident.

The shooting occurred Sunday at a Florida golf course, with reports confirming that the shots were indeed directed at Trump. While Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, acknowledged the incident as a “possible assassination attempt,” she has been criticized for her initial response and for blaming Trump’s rhetoric for the attack.

Democrats and the left-leaning media have repeatedly attributed the violence to Trump’s divisive language, citing his campaign rhetoric and the comments of his running mate, Ohio Senator JD Vance. However, conservatives have accused the left of promoting violence against Trump by constantly labeling him a dictator and calling for unrest.

Governor DeSantis, in his statement announcing the investigation, emphasized the need for transparency, stating, “The people deserve the truth about the would-be assassin and how he was able to get within 500 yards of the former president and current GOP nominee.”

The investigation will examine the circumstances surrounding the incident, including the motives of the shooter and any security lapses that may have allowed him to approach Trump.

This latest incident has further inflamed tensions on the campaign trail, with both sides accusing the other of promoting violence. It remains to be seen what impact this will have on the upcoming election.

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