Another assassination attempt on President Trump has been confirmed, this time at his West Palm Beach, Florida, golf club. On the fifth green, Secret Service agents engaged in a shootout with a gunman armed with an AK-47. The FBI has verified that Trump was the target. After the suspect was spotted by the Secret Service advance team, agents fired back, though it’s unclear whether the assailant managed to shoot.
Authorities apprehended the suspect in Martin County, shortly after he crossed the line from Palm Beach County. The man’s vehicle was impounded, and law enforcement recovered the gun, a backpack, and a GoPro camera from the scene. Sheriff Will Snyder of Martin County reported that the suspect was calm during his arrest and didn’t question the authorities.
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According to Snyder, the suspect’s vehicle was flagged after eyewitnesses provided a description, enabling local police to locate and apprehend him without further incident. The man was unarmed when detained and is now in FBI custody, awaiting further investigation.
Donald Trump just survived a second assassination attempt per @seanhannity. Shots fired at him while he was on the fifth hole of his golf course. This is twice in 60 days they have tried to kill him. Are you paying attention yet? pic.twitter.com/a6UuRcDNIu
— Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) September 15, 2024
BREAKING: The FBI released this statement:
"The FBI has responded to West Palm Beach Florida and is investigating what appears to be an attempted assassination of former President Trump." pic.twitter.com/UfQdZLcFK4
— MSNBC (@MSNBC) September 15, 2024
This comes almost exactly two months after another attempt on Trump’s life at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, and raises serious questions about the ongoing security concerns surrounding the former president. The July 13 attempt, carried out by an armed Democrat donor named Thomas Crooks, was marked by failures within the Secret Service, sparking public outcry and calls for accountability from officials like Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Josh Hawley (R-MO).
In this latest attack, investigators are still working to determine the motive behind the gunman’s actions. The Secret Service’s swift response prevented any harm to Trump, and the investigation remains ongoing as the FBI and local authorities dig deeper into the suspect’s background.
Fox News first reported that the FBI’s National Press Operations Unit had confirmed the attempted assassination, issuing a statement that they were actively investigating the situation. Despite the media attention, some have voiced concerns that this latest attack will be downplayed, much like the previous incident in Pennsylvania. Calls for a more comprehensive investigation and greater transparency from law enforcement agencies are growing louder.
As details continue to emerge, this assassination attempt underscores the ongoing security threats faced by high-profile political figures, even after their time in office. The fact that this is the second attack in a matter of months is particularly alarming for many observers, raising questions about what more can be done to protect former presidents.
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