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Donald Trump was the subject of a second apparent assassination attempt at one of his golf courses in Florida on Sunday, the FBI has said.
The former president is safe and unharmed and the bureau says it is investigating the latest security episode involving the Republican presidential nominee, just nine weeks after he survived a previous attempt on his life when he was shot in the ear by a sniper at a rally in Pennsylvania.
A man was spotted aiming an AK-47-type rifle at Trump’s West Palm Beach golf resort while concealed in shrubbery about 400 to 500 yards away from the politician when he was spotted by Secret Service agents who opened fire as he fled the scene.
He was later stopped in a Nissan SUV by police and taken into custody in a neighboring county, according to local sheriff Ric Bradshaw.
The suspect has since been named as Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, who is believed to have criticised Trump on social media and expressed his willingness to “fight and die” in Ukraine, a cause in which he appears to have been intensely invested.
Routh is currently appearing in court in West Palm Beach.
Key Points
- Everything we know so far about the shooting at Donald Trump’s golf club
- Suspect named as pro-Ukraine activist Ryan Welsey Routh, 58, who criticised Trump on social media
- Routh’s X posts reveal his politics before suspected Trump assassination attempt
- ‘It was certainly an interesting day!’ Trump breaks silence
Sheriff’s office releases picture of moment Ryan Wesley Routh arrested
Martin County Sheriff’s Office released this new photo of the suspect a little while ago.
Piers Morgan reacts to ‘disgusting’ joke about latest Trump assassination attempt
The British commentator has reacted with fury after Rachel Vindman, the wife of whistleblower Alexander Vindman, made a joke about the latest assassination attempt on Trump.
Here’s Greg Evans to explain.
Piers Morgan reacts to ‘disgusting’ joke about latest Trump assassination attempt
The former president is said to be safe after the second attempt on his life this year
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Acting Secret Service directly to remain in Florida ‘indefinitely’ to oversee investigation
It’s possible Ryan Wesley Routh could appear in court later today.
Meanwhile, acting US Secret Service director Ronald Rowe, who replaced Kimberly Cheatle after Butler fiasco, has said he will be in Florida to oversee the investigation for as long as it takes, reviewing the golf course and the suspect’s movements this afternoon.
Joe Sommerlad16 September 2024 14:20 1726491038Elon Musk deletes ‘joke’ that ‘no one is trying to assassinate Biden and Harris’ following fierce backlash
The tech entrepreneur has deleted what he now claims was a “joke” about how “no one is trying to assassinate” President Joe Biden or Vice President Kamala Harris following the second attempt on Donald Trump’s life on Sunday.
Rhian Lubin reports.
Elon Musk deletes ‘joke’ that ‘no one is trying to assassinate Biden and Harris’
Elon Musk, whose companies hold millions of dollars in government contracts, made the comments following the assassination attempt on Donald Trump at his West Palm Beach golf resort
Joe Sommerlad16 September 2024 13:50 1726489238Trump to unveil crypto project amid scams and fears of ‘huge embarrassment’
The former president and his sons Donald Jr and Eric were due to be unveiling their new cryptocurrency project “World Liberty Financial” at his Florida golf course later today and, so far, we have not heard about any change to their plans.
Here’s Anthony Cuthbertson on Trump’s latest dubious business venture.
Trump to unveil crypto project amid scams and fears of ‘huge embarrassment’
Tens of thousands of Trump followers already tricked into joining fake group
Joe Sommerlad16 September 2024 13:20 1726487438Watch live view of Trump’s golf course in Florida after second assassination attempt on former president
Watch live view of Trump’s golf course in Florida after second assassination attempt
Watch a live view of Trump International Golf Course in West Palm Beach, Florida, on the morning after the assassination attempt on former US president Donald Trump.
Joe Sommerlad16 September 2024 12:50 1726487138Recap: What we know about Trump shooting suspect caught with an AK-47 and a GoPro
Here’s our updated profile of Ryan Wesley Routh by Tom Watling, Justin Rohrlich, Gustaf Kilander and Rhian Lubin as more details continue to emerge about his background.
Ryan Routh: Everything we know about Trump assassination suspect
A past armed stand-off with police, anti-Trump social media posts, and pledges to fight in the war in Ukraine: what we know about suspect Ryan Routh
Joe Sommerlad16 September 2024 12:45 1726485938Recap: Second apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump foiled by Secret Service at Florida golf club
If you’re just joining us, Donald Trump was the subject of another apparent assassination attempt at one of his golf courses in Florida on Sunday, the FBI has said.
The former president is safe and unharmed and the bureau says it is investigating the latest security episode involving the Republican presidential nominee, just nine weeks after he survived a previous attempt on his life when he was shot in the ear by a sniper at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
A man was spotted aiming an AK-47-type rifle at Trump’s West Palm Beach golf course while concealed in shrubbery about 400 to 500 yards away from the politician yesterday when he was spotted by Secret Service agents who opened fire as he fled the scene.
He was later stopped in a Nissan SUV by police and taken into custody in a neighboring county, according to local sheriff Ric Bradshaw.
The suspect has since been named as Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, with the alleged gunman believed to have criticised Trump on social media and expressed his willingness to “fight and die” in Ukraine, a cause in which he appears to have been intensely invested.
Authorities have since found two backpacks hanging on a fence and a GoPro camera at the scene.
Here’s John Bowden’s report.
Secret Service fired shots on Trump golf course after man attempts to shoot him
Donald Trump was playing golf just 300-500 yards away from the incident where a Secret Service agent fired at a man who’d pushed the barrel of an AK-47 rifle through the property’s fence
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World leaders react to latest attempt on Trump’s life
We’ve already heard from Joe Biden, Kamala Harris and Sir Keir Starmer on yesterday’s alarming incident at the Republican’s Florida golf course.
Here is some further reaction from other heads of state around the world:
- Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he is glad Trump is “safe and unharmed” and states that violence has “no place” in politics.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he is “relieved” Trump is safe while cautioning “we should not rely on luck”.
- Hungary’s PM Viktor Orban, a close friend of Trump, has said: “We are praying for you, Mr President!”
- Italy’s deputy PM Matteo Salvini, also a Trump supporter, said: “Trials, violent [individuals], fanatics and communists won’t stop us. [We go] forward with our head held high.”
- Australia’s PM Anthony Albanese has meanwhile expressed “concern” and said it is “a good thing” Trump is safe, adding: “Everyone wants the democratic process to be peaceful and to be orderly.”
Joe Sommerlad16 September 2024 12:05 1726483500
Trump campaign recently briefed on threat from Iran
The Trump campaign was recently briefed on new intelligence that Iran is planning to escalate its attacks on the Republican presidential candidate and those in his orbit, according to CNN.
There’s nothing to suggest that this recent apparent attempt on Trump’s life has any connection to Iran, however.
The recent briefing was regarding possible physical as well as cybersecurity attacks.
It was reported earlier that intelligence officials had found indications that Iran was plotting to assassinate in the weeks leading up to the initial assassination attempt on 13 July, but there are no apparent links between the gunman shot that day – Thomas Matthew Crooks – and the alleged Iranian plot.
The US government has also determined that Iran was behind a hacking operation against the Trump campaign, which also attempted to target the then-Biden-Harris campaign.
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