Second Attempted Assassination on Trump at Florida Golf Course Thwarted
Suspect Ryan Routh arrested after Secret Service agent spots rifle; Trump blames political rhetoric for attack.
- Former President Donald Trump faced a second assassination attempt in two months while playing golf at his West Palm Beach course.
- Suspect Ryan Routh, a convicted felon, was arrested after a Secret Service agent noticed a rifle barrel poking through the fence and fired at him.
- Trump was quickly evacuated to safety and later praised the Secret Service for their swift response.
- Trump attributed the attack to the inflammatory rhetoric of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, despite their statements condemning the violence.
- The Secret Service is under scrutiny for security lapses, as the spot where Routh was found is known for being used by paparazzi.