Assassination Attempt on Former President Trump Foiled at Florida Golf Club

Assassination Attempt on Former President Trump Foiled at Florida Golf Club

A chilling incident unfolded at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, as a suspect allegedly aimed an AR-style rifle at former President Donald Trump. The FBI is investigating the attempted assassination, which saw the suspect, identified as Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, aiming the rifle equipped with a scope at Trump, who was approximately 400 yards away.

Routh, a convicted felon with a history of over 100 criminal counts in North Carolina, was taken into custody and charged with firearm-related offenses. Reports suggest that he had been lurking in the bushes near the golf club, hiding in the tree line as he targeted Trump.

The Secret Service agent assigned to Trump's security detail spotted the rifle and apprehended Routh, prompting concerns about the safety of public figures and the need for vigilance against such threats. Investigations are ongoing to determine the motive behind the assassination attempt and ensure the security of all individuals involved.