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Donald Trump blasted the Biden-Harris administration for their “Communist left rhetoric,” after he was the subject of a second apparent assassination attempt at one of his golf courses in Florida on Sunday.
The former president is safe and was unharmed and the FBI says it is investigating the latest security episode involving the Republican presidential nominee, just nine weeks after he survived a previous attempt on his life when he was shot in the ear by a sniper at a rally in Pennsylvania.
A man, named by authorities as Ryan Routh, was spotted aiming an AK-47-type rifle at Trump’s West Palm Beach golf resort while concealed in shrubbery about 400 to 500 yards away from the politician when he was spotted by Secret Service agents who opened fire as he fled the scene.
Routh, 58, appeared in court in West Palm Beach on Monday and was charged with two gun offences.
It comes as Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that troopers from the Ohio State Highway Patrol would be stationed throughout the Springfield school district amid ongoing disruption caused by baseless claims made by Trump and his supporters that Haitian migrants are catching and eating local neighborhood pets.
Key Points
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- Suspect named as pro-Ukraine activist Ryan Welsey Routh, 58, who criticised Trump on social media
- Routh charged with two federal gun offences
- ‘It was certainly an interesting day!’ Trump breaks silence
- Routh’s X posts reveal his politics before suspected Trump assassination attempt
Scientific American endorses Harris for president
Leading US science magazine, Scientific American, has endorsed Kamala Harris for president – the second time in the publication’s 179-year history that its editors have backed a particular candidate.
In an editorial published on Monday, editors wrote that Harris “has plans to improve health, boost the economy and mitigate climate change,” whereas Donald Trump “has threats and a dangerous record.”
Mike Bedigan17 September 2024 00:00 1726525823Trump blames Harris, Democrat ‘rhetoric’ for second assassination attempt in latest screed
Donald Trump has blamed Vice President Kamala Harris and Democratic “rhetoric” for the second apparent assassination attempt against him on Sunday.
Trump claimed that “bullets are flying” because of “Communist Left Rhetoric” in his latest social media rant, posted Monday afternoon.
Katie Hawkinson has more:
Trump blames Harris, Democrat ‘rhetoric’ for second assassination attempt
Trump also repeated his claims that last week’s debate was rigged against him
Mike Bedigan16 September 2024 23:30 1726525322Biden and Trump have spoken following second assassination attempt
Joe Biden has spoken with Donald Trump following the second attempt on the former president’s life on Sunday.
A White House official confirmed that contact between the two man had been made and that Biden had conveyed “his relief that [Trump] is safe.” “The two shared a cordial conversation and former President Trump expressed his thanks for the call,” the official said.
Mike Bedigan16 September 2024 23:22 1726524923Trump told West Palm sheriff he ‘feels safe'
Donald Trump told the West Palm Beach sheriff that he “feels safe” following the attempt on his life on Sunday.
Soeaking to reporters, Ric Bradshaw said: “President Trump, he thanked me for everything that we did along with the Secret Service, we work great together, and he feels safe.
“That's important, because he is and what we did yesterday proves that the system can work, because the suspect didn't even get close to getting around off and we apprehended him and brought him to justice.”
Mike Bedigan16 September 2024 23:15 1726524023In pictures: Police presence near to Trump International golf course
Biden attempted to call Trump after second assassination attempt
Joe Biden said he had attempted to call Donald Trump following the second attempt on his life on Sunday, but was unable to get through.
“I called him, but he wasn’t available. I’m going to try again later,” he told reporters.
Mike Bedigan16 September 2024 22:45 1726522223Secret Service acting director meeting with Trump and touring site of apparent assassination attempt
The acting director of the Secret Service will meet Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago residence following a second apparent attempt on his life in two months.
Ronald Rowe arrived in Florida on Monday morning after the incident at the Trump International Golf Course on Sunday.
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Secret Service acting director meeting with Trump after alleged assassination attempt
Ronald Rowe arrived in Florida on Monday morning after the incident at the Trump International Golf Course on Sunday
Mike Bedigan16 September 2024 22:30 1726521323Trump ‘cracked jokes’ about not being able to finish golf game after second assassination attempt
Donald Trump was reportedly in relatively good spirits on Sunday afternoon despite experiencing a second assassination attempt on his life – this time while playing a round of golf.
The former president apparently joked with allies and advisers that he was disappointed he wasn’t able to finish his game.
Ariana Baio has the full story:
Trump ‘joked’ about not finishing golf game after second assassination attempt
Former president repotedly told friends he wanted to finish his putt
Mike Bedigan16 September 2024 22:15 1726520423Florida shooter was not able to fire any shots at Trump
The suspected gunman in the attempted assassination of Donald Trump in Florida did not have a direct line of sight to the former president, and was not able to fire any shots at him due to the swift reaction of the Secret Service.
Ronald Rowe, the agency’s acting director said that Ryan Routh, had fled the scene after being ahot at by an agent.
“He did not fire or get off any shots at our agents with reports of gunfire, the former president's close protection detail immediately evacuated the president to a safe location,” Rowe told reporters on Monday.
Mike Bedigan16 September 2024 22:00 1726519523Secret Service still investigating if shooter had accomplice
Ronald Rowe, acting chief of the Secret Service said that the agency was still investigating whether or not 58-year-old Ryan Routh had acted alone.
“We’re still exploring that,” Rowe told reporters on Monday afternoon. “Our investigation will determine that [but] we do not have information that he’s been acting with anyone else at present.”
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