Donald Trump was the intended target, it appears, of a man with a gun on the grounds of the Trump International Golf Course in West Palm Beach on Sunday. Trump was on the fifth hole of the course at the time and was unharmed. Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office detained a “person of interest,” and has said the intent was unknown.
The man has now been identified as Ryan Wesley Routh. FBI is considering this an assassination attempt.
Routh has a history of being vocally anti-Trump.
“There were gunshots in my vicinity, but before rumors begin spiraling out of control, I wanted you to hear this first: I AM SAFE AND WELL! Nothing will slow me down. I will NEVER SURRENDER! I will always love you for supporting me. Unity. Peace. Make America Great Again,” Trump said in a statement from his campaign.
An AK-47 was discovered in the bushes, according to local law enforcement.
“The Secret Service, in conjunction with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, is investigating a protective incident involving former President Donald Trump that occurred shortly before 2 p.m. The former president is safe,” U.S. Secret Service Spokesperson Anthony Gugliemi said.
Teri Barbera, a spokeswoman for the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, confirmed that a shooting took place on the grounds of the golf course and said person of interest has been detained.
In July, an attempted assassination of Trump took place during a campaign stop in Pennsylvania. That man was shot by police after he fired several bullets, one that killed a member of the crowd, and one that grazed Trump’s ear.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said, “The State of Florida will be conducting its own investigation regarding the attempted assassination at Trump International Golf Club. The people deserve the truth about the would be assassin and how he was able to get within 500 yards of the former president and current GOP nominee.”
This story will be updated as details can be confirmed.
“The former president is safe,” the Secret Service said. “We will have more details soon.”
It was a shooting between two people. He was not targeted, stop spreading lies.
Who exactly the other participant?
Partly correct
It was between a person on Trump’s secret service detail and a would be assassin. And the shooting was because Trump was targeted.
Now, who’s the liar?
The shooter was 500 yards from Trump.
Are you completely stupid. ?? The shooter got within 500 yards of president trump. Wonderful work secret service. Once again.
You disagreeing with the FBI?
Liberals have a disease. You shoukd go seek help. And meds.
I’m sure he was there and shooting towards President Trump because he hates golf balls. Maybe because most are white? IDK?
ONCE AGAIN(!!!) … Another attempt to eliminate 45. Originally, these threats – assaults were by means of slight verbal threats, then by implanted double agents, then by an unchecked lawfare, and now actual slinging lead at him. It’s honestly hard to ‘not’ believe this is being orchestrated by the Deep State. Every time this happens, it feels as if these assaults are actually being indirectly towards those of us who support Trump and his policies.
After the July attempt, I told friends that they (the Left) will keep trying to kill him.
This won’t stop. The Left is totally unhinged.
Absolutely agree Tim
We need to separate from leftists or they need to be purged. They are irrational ,and increasingly violent. They belong to a death cult and will not stop trying to implement their destructive ideology until they have ruined the country. I wish they would stop and reflect, but they do not. And wishes and hopes do not stop active threats.
Probably known to FBI and local LE for some time.
Indeed he was.
Alex Witt and Alise Jordan on MSNBC were quick to blame the shooting on Trump’s rhetoric. Good thing so few people tune into that network.
Well, it could not possibly be because the MSM and the Democrats all say Trump is a fundamental threat to US democracy, and he is planning on being a dictator on day one, and the wants to eliminate the Constitution. That could not possibly have anything to do with it.
The Left, they are persistent.
The liberal/progressive democrats all yell that DJT and MAGA Republicans are a threat to democracy. Seems like the biggest threat to democracy are white liberals democrats. Who are trying to assassinate their candidates political opponent.
Amen JW. You are 100% correct. Us evil white guys who love our country, love our community’s and love our family’s are the target. The left are deranged psychopaths from my view.
And these same leftists have no problem with Kamala being anointed as their candidate without one primary vote from them….all while they holler about saving “democracy.”
They won’t quit until they succeed.
If they succeed the consequences could very well outweigh their victory. I would say more than likely. These people actually want to kill him. They are just common murderers.
Since when has a toddler…. errrr… I mean a leftist cared about the consequences? They want him dead, and cannot fathom there is another living being that does not agree.
We are less than a week away from terminally online dumb people calling for the arrest or harm of Laura Loomer and Taylor Swift, for the crime of being accused of being mentioned online. Shooting anyone outside of self-defense is wrong. Full Stop. Doing memes about shooting anyone for comedy is wrong. Full Stop. My favorite poster here is known for telling people to shup up, since adults are talking.
I unreservedly and with no malice or sarcasm or accusation whatsoever encourage all adults to discourage violent rhetoric and to consider carefully whether “jokes” about violence are memes, or incitement, “funny” or not.
A question arises: How would the Republican Party replace a candidate this late?
The Congressional Research Service provides a clear answer from the Republican Party rules: The Republican National Committee (RNC) would replace the candidate. The RNC could also reconvene the Convention, though I doubt there is time.
Alaskan’s in the RNC include State Chair Carmela Warfield, Brian Hove, and Cynthia Henry.
My understanding is that it would not simply go to Trump’s VP choice, Mr. Vance, though he might be considered, of course. As might other candidates who have earned delegates, such as Haley, etc.
Pretty sure the accused was really just out for a walk while exercising his Constitutional Carry rights in Florida. Simple as that!!
And just so happened to get within 500 yards of a past president with a long gun. Good one unhinged whidbey. Your logic never ceases to amaze me.
Out for a walk, Constitutionally carrying does not involve pointing a loaded weapon at another human being.
See… not so simple.
No there is no constitutional right to take potshots at others, no matter how much you despise that person. Your insinuation here is despicable. It reveals yourself to be an individual apparently okay with gun violence when it serves your purpose, while running around and accusing the opposition of being “a threat to our democracy”!
You don’t like DJT’s personality – fine
You disagree with his politics – fine
You want to argue that we are better off today than under his leadership – fine
Argue your points, otherwise your “democracy” is a farce, that has no respect for your fellow citizens and demands their absolute obeisance to YOUR and your ilks ideology. Shame on you!
Don’t forget, someone planted a pipe bomb near Harris.
You mean someone in the FBLie planted a pipe bomb near DNC Headquarters where Harris was allegedly present to make it look like she was in danger on January 6th, 2021. Yet Harris never mentions anything about it. And the person who planted it just cannot be found despite camera evidence.🙄
Thats an interesting point, Jay. One that her campaign and the Alphabet Networks seem to have swept under the rug. What date was that planted? Where? And why was a voting member in the election process (Harris) not at the Capitol at that time, but rather at the DNC headquarters? Some ex-Secret Service agents have some interesting questions and facts regarding your point.
When did this happen? I missed it in the news.
I am pretty sure, given the political tilt from the MSM that if an actual pipe bomb was placed near their preferred candidate, it would be 24/7 news. But, somehow I missed it.
Jan 6th 2021 someone planted a pipe bomb near a building Kamala Smollett was in. It appears it was theater as the story jut faded away. It was planted on video and recovered on video.
The FBI hasn’t even released the real pertinent evidence about Thomas Crooks from the Butler, PA association attempt. Why isn’t the mainstream media investigation deeper? Cover up, that’s why.
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Trump needs to employ Blackwater, a security firm that doesn’t mess around. They just kill and ask questions later. The employees at Blackwater are all former Seals and Special Forces guys. They would protect Trump better than the lousy Secret Service.
Trumps own security detail is on point you can bet on that.
I wouldn’t bet on that, Doug.
Thoughts and Prayers.
We should just get use to it.
And that’s exactly why we have an intrinsic RIGHT to self defense. 2-A only prohibits government interference in the exercise of this true right. You can’t prohibit evil, you can only guard against it. Hope and prayer help.
Please pray with me for the protection of President Donald J Trump. Pray the blood of Christ over him, the Holy Spirit surrounds him, and the hand of God shields him from harm, in Christ Name. Amen!
Amen.
And thank you.
Overwhelmingly the same guy in these shootings. Single white guy who can’t get any attention from women. Additionally, the same weapon each time.
Are you projecting?
Tell everyone you know nothing about guns, without actually saying you know nothing. I mean, seriously, the different names (AK-47 vice AR-15) should have tipped you off. But, as a good leftist, why let reality get in the way of your narrative.
Sebastian – You forgot to mention that the would-be shooter was a Democrat who fervently supported the Biden Crime Family’s money laundering activities in Ukraine!
It has been leaked that the alleged shooter had spent several months in Ukraine running an NGO that was attempting to recruit foreign mercenaries for the Zelensky regime. His exploits were even written about by the NY Times & other mainstream media outlets and supposedly he even met with some members of Congress and the State Department. Trump has repeatedly stated on the campaign trail that on day one of his presidency he would end the war in Ukraine. Coincidence?
Nope. I’m still wondering why there’s no more media interest in the previous assassination attemptee’s two or three deeply encrypted phones and overshore bank accounts. Pretty sophisticated for a young gender confused punk wouldn’t you say?
No, Fishing, you are dead on. The Deep State and World Organization desire to have conflict continued to fund the military complex. All who follow world events know that there is “Reason” for any and the Ukraine war. We are just standing by as prawns in the world game of control.
People,people, it is NOT an AK47. It is a sporting rifle with expanded clip. 300-500 yards with a AK47?
not a chance. One would have thought, but another example of “Sheep journalist”following the herd and not, doing individual journalistic investigation rather than mimic the crowd’s delivered spiel.
Cheers,
“It’s just a fact of life.”
JD Vance.
Well Thoughts and Prayers….
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