On Sunday, September 15, former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump experienced a second assassination attempt, as reported by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). This incident occurred when gunfire was detected near a golf course in Florida where he was engaged in a game. “President Trump is safe following gunshots in his vicinity. Trump emphasized his safety amidst the chaos. He remarked, “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! Nothing will slow me down. I will never surrender!” This declaration aimed to quell any concerns regarding his well-being.
Authorities have identified the individual who allegedly aimed a scoped rifle at Trump’s golf club as Ryan Wesley Routh, according to three law enforcement officials who spoke with The Associated Press. This alarming incident has raised significant concerns regarding security measures in place for high-profile individuals. The White House has confirmed that both President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have been informed about the situation. A statement from the White House indicated, “The president and vice president have been briefed about the security incident at the Trump International Golf Course, where former President Trump was golfing. They are relieved to know that he is safe and will receive regular updates from their team.”
The alarming events unfolded around 1:30 PM local time when Secret Service agents observed an individual armed with an AK-47 near the golf course. In response, agents discharged their weapons at the suspect. This incident follows a previous assassination attempt on the former president two months prior, during which he was shot while addressing a rally in Pennsylvania, with the bullet narrowly missing his ear.
