Donald Trump reportedly survived what is being called a second assassination attempt on Monday. The latest attempt was made when the former US president and presidential candidate for 2024 elections was playing golf at his West Palm Beach club in Florida. According to CNN, the Secret Service agents spotted a rifle barrel sticking out of a bush along the perimeter of the golf club and opened fire.
The alleged shooter, Ryan Wesley Routh (58), was about 300 to 500 yards away from Trump . Some reports even claim that shots were fired by the shooter before the Secret Service engaged. #BREAKING : Statement from former President Trump after second apparent assassination attempt.
“Nothing will slow me down. I will NEVER SURRENDER! I will always love you for supporting me.” #Trump #GunShot #Shooting #WestPalmBeach #Gunfire #DonaldTrump #GolfClub .
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twitter.com/LHx2s9zVwD — upuknews (@upuknews1) September 15, 2024 The accused reportedly fled the scene leaving behind the AK-47 style rifle, two backpacks, a GoPro camera along with other items. He was arrested soon after and is currently in custody.
Meanwhile, many Republican supporters have expressed frustration over the targeting of Trump, now twice in two months. The former President was targeted in July as well at a rally in Pennsylvania and narrowly escaped death as a bullet pierced his ear. SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk is one of many who are speaking out on the latest attempt to allegedly assassinate Trump.
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