Donald Trump is safe following an incident involving gunshots at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Donald Trump’s campaign confirmed that the former president is safe following the incident.
The Secret Service opened fire after spotting a man with an AK-47; the suspect is now in police custody, and the weapon was found in the bushes.
Former President Trump praised the Secret Service’s quick action during the incident and was swiftly escorted back to the clubhouse in a golf cart.
Biden Condemns ‘Political Violence’ After Second Trump Assassination Attempt
U.S. President Joe Biden attends the annual 9/11 Commemoration Ceremony at the National 9/11 Memorial and Museum on September 11, 2024, in New York City. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
President Biden on Sunday condemned “political violence” following the second assassination attempt on former President Trump earlier in the day.
The Democratic president said he had been briefed on the incident and the federal investigation into the matter.
“A suspect is in custody, and I commend the work of the Secret Service and their law enforcement partners for their vigilance and their efforts to keep the former President and those around him safe,” Biden said in a statement, adding that he was “relieved” the Republican presidential candidate was “unharmed.”
Florida Sheriff Who Nabbed Alleged Would-be Trump Assassin Describes His Suspicious Behavior
The man accused in the second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump was oddly calm when the law caught up to him, according to the Florida sheriff who nabbed him.
In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, Martin County Sheriff William Snyder said he was immediately suspicious after pulling over 58-year-old Ryan Wesley Routh. Routh had fled in a black Nissan after Secret Service agents fired shots after spotting him poking a rifle through the fence around Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Fla., where the former president was playing a round.
“I was at the scene, and he had a very, very kind of detached, flat face. So I felt like it wasn’t bothering him,” Snyder said.
Image of suspected shooter Ryan Wesley Routh
Routh was allegedly armed with an AK-47 outside the golf course while Trump was playing the fifth hole on Sunday. He was arrested in neighboring Martin County, Snyder said.
The plot was foiled when a Secret Service agent walking on the golf course a hole ahead of Trump’s party saw the rifle, Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw said during a press conference.
Routh was 300 to 500 yards away from Trump, authorities said.
“I think every American with common sense recognizes no matter where you are on the political spectrum, this is completely appalling. I mean, it’s horrific,” Snyder said.
“Here you have the past president of the United States, a contender for being the next president of the United States. And the guy’s out golfing. What the heck? He was out golfing. He’s not even on the campaign,” Snyder continued.
Trump Thanks Secret Service for Keeping Him Safe After Second Assassination Attempt
Former President Trump on Sunday expressed his appreciation for the U.S. Secret Service and local law enforcement for keeping him safe after he survived a second assassination attempt.
“I would like to thank everyone for your concern and well wishes – It was certainly an interesting day! Most importantly, I want to thank the U.S. Secret Service, [Palm Beach County Sheriff] Ric Bradshaw and his Office of brave and dedicated Patriots, and, all of Law Enforcement, for the incredible job done today at Trump International in keeping me, as the 45th President of the United States, and the Republican Nominee in the upcoming Presidential Election, SAFE,” Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social.
“THE JOB DONE WAS ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING. I AM VERY PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN!” he added.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Suspected gunman Ryan Wesley Routh was taken into custody in connection with the shooting. He was allegedly armed with an AK-47 outside Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, while the former president was playing the fifth hole.
Routh, who fled after being shot at by Secret Service agents, was arrested in neighboring Martin County, Snyder said.
A Secret Service agent walking on the golf course a hole ahead of where Trump was playing spotted the rifle sticking through a chain-link fence and immediately opened fire, Bradshaw said during a press conference.
Routh was 300 to 500 yards away from Trump, authorities said. Authorities said he had two backpacks, ceramic plates and a GoPro camera, which were recovered by authorities.
This was the second assassination attempt on Trump since July.
Photo Shows Suspect in Second Trump Assassination Attempt Being Apprehended
Fox News Digital has secured a photo of Ryan Wesley Routh moments after his arrest following his alleged attempt to assassinate former President Donald Trump on Sunday.
Martin County Sheriff William Snyder confirmed the accuracy of the photo, taken as Routh was arrested.
Routh was allegedly armed with an AK-47 outside Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, while Trump was playing the fifth hole.
Routh, who fled after being shot at by Secret Service agents, was arrested in neighboring Martin County, Snyder said.
Authorities inspect a shrubbery near Donald Trump’s golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Fox News)
