Former U.S. President Donald Trump narrowly escaped an assassination attempt at his golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Sunday. This marks the second attack on Trump in under two months, following a previous incident in July at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where a rallygoer was killed and Trump was injured.
Secret Service agents on patrol noticed an AK-47-style rifle near the golf course, approximately 300 to 500 yards from Trump. The armed suspect, later identified as Ryan Wesley Routh, fled when confronted by agents but was eventually apprehended after a brief car chase.
Routh, who has a criminal record and controversial social media activity supporting foreign fighters and various political causes, is set to appear in court on Monday. Thankfully, Trump was unharmed, and his campaign reassured the public of his safety.
The FBI is leading the investigation, and the incident has drawn concern from political leaders, including President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Enhanced security measures have been in place since the July attack, but authorities warn that political violence remains a serious threat.
