Donald Trump Assassination Attempt: Former US President and Republican candidate Donald Trump escaped a deadly attack for the second time in two months. After the rally in Pennsylvania on July 13, the latest attack took place at one of his golf clubs on Sunday afternoon. Trump was playing golf at the time of the incident. The FBI says that initial investigation suggests that an attempt was made to kill Trump but he is safe. The distance between the accused and Trump was about 400 yards. The suspect has been arrested with an AK-47. It is being told that there was a shootout between the accused hiding in the bushes and a security personnel. In his first statement after the attack, Trump appealed to his supporters not to pay attention to any rumors. I am completely safe and will never surrender.
In Florida, bullets were fired near former US President Donald Trump at around 2 pm on Sunday afternoon. However, Trump’s campaign team and the intelligence service informed that he is completely safe. It is not yet clear whether this firing was done targeting Trump, the Republican candidate for the US presidential election or not? But, the US intelligence service FBI said that it is investigating the matter and prima facie it appears to be an attempt to murder. According to it, “The former president is safe.” According to a spokesperson of Florida’s Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, no one has been reported injured.
How much do we know about the second assassination attempt on Donald Trump? Five important updates-
Who is the suspect?
Law enforcement officials said the man who pointed an AK-47 at a golf court has been arrested. His name is Ryan Wesley Roth. Officials said the suspect dropped the weapon in the bushes and was fleeing in an SUV. However, a police team chased and arrested him. The motive of the accused is still unclear. Local officials said the gunman had two backpacks and a GoPro camera. The accused also has a criminal record. Roth was convicted of possessing weapons in 2002.
What happened?
According to local authorities, the gunman was about 400 yards to 500 yards away from Trump and was hiding in the bushes. At that time Donald Trump was playing golf at his own International Golf Club in West Palm Beach. Trump returned to Florida from his West Coast tour this weekend. Trump often spends the morning playing golf and has lunch at the ‘Trump International Golf Club West Palm Beach’, one of the three clubs he owns in the state. The campaign team has not immediately given additional information in this matter. However, a security official said on the condition of anonymity that an investigation is being conducted and officials are trying to find out whether the bullets were fired near Trump’s West Palm Beach golf course or in the field. It is being told that there was a shootout between two people.
Trump’s statement
In an email to his supporters after the second assassination attempt, Donald Trump said, “I heard gunfire around me. But before the rumors get out of control, I want to tell you that I am completely safe. I will not surrender to the killers. Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance said he spoke to Trump after the incident. He is safe.
What did Joe Biden and Kamala Harris say
In this case, the White House said that both President Joe Biden and the Democratic Party’s candidate for the presidential election and Vice President Kamala Harris have been informed about this investigation. The White House said that they are “relieved” to know that Trump is safe. Harris, Trump’s Democratic rival in the presidential election, posted on X that she has been informed about the reports of the shooting. “I am glad he is safe. There is no place for violence in America.”
Security for Trump
The White House said President Joe Biden and Harris are being constantly updated about the investigation. The White House said it was relieved to know that Trump was safe. Trump has not announced any changes to his upcoming schedule and will attend a live event on X on Monday night from his Mar-a-Lago resort to launch his sons’ crypto platform.
