Mon Sep 16 19:30:12 UTC 2024: ## Trump Targeted in Second Assassination Attempt at Golf Club
**WEST PALM BEACH, FL** – Former President Donald Trump was the target of what the FBI is calling an “attempted assassination” at his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Sunday. This comes just nine weeks after Trump survived another assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.
The incident unfolded when Secret Service agents noticed the muzzle of an AK-style rifle sticking through the shrubbery near Trump’s golf course. An agent fired, causing the gunman to drop his weapon and flee in an SUV. The suspect, later identified as Ryan Routh, was apprehended in a neighboring county.
Trump, who was playing golf at the time, confirmed his safety via email to supporters. “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!” he wrote.
The incident has raised new concerns about Secret Service protective operations, particularly after the agency admitted to failures in preventing the July assassination attempt. Authorities are investigating the motive behind the attack.
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris condemned the violence and issued statements reaffirming their support for the Secret Service in protecting Trump.
Despite the incident, Trump remains committed to his presidential campaign, which has been marked by heightened security measures since the July attack. The FBI is leading the investigation, working to determine any potential motives.
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