Date: September 16, 2024, 8:00 AM GMT
Executive Summary: Former President Donald Trump was the target of what the FBI is calling an apparent assassination attempt at his Florida golf course on Sunday, September 15th. This is the second such incident in two months, raising concerns about Trump’s security and the escalating political climate. The alleged gunman, Ryan Wesley Routh, is in custody, and the FBI is investigating the incident. The incident sparked bipartisan condemnation, with Vice President Kamala Harris calling for everyone to "ensure that this incident does not lead to further violence".
Political Impact
Trump’s Safety Concerns and Enhanced Security
The incident drew bipartisan condemnation, with Vice President Kamala Harris saying, "We all must do our part to ensure that this incident does not lead to further violence". (NBC News, 13h ago)
Another Attempt on Donald Trump’s Life Will Shake Up the Election
The latest attempt to assassinate Donald Trump, on September 15th, was only uncovered when a Secret Service agent spotted a gun barrel sticking out of a bush. (The Economist, 4h ago)
Republicans Outraged Over Possible Assassination Attempt: ‘They Are Going to Keep Trying to Kill Trump’
Republicans two months ago turned the first assassination attempt against Donald Trump into a rallying cry. Now they’re responding to what could have been a second. (Politico, 7h ago)
Trump Shaken But Upbeat After Secret Service Stops Gunman
Former President Donald J. Trump was said to be shocked by what officials described as the second attempt on his life, but sought to reassure friends with a mix of humor and defiance. (The New York Times, 7h ago)
Biden Responds to Apparent Assassination Attempt on Trump: "No Place for Political Violence"
President Biden praised law enforcement for helping keep former President Trump safe during a shooting incident that investigators said "appears to be an attempted assassination". (Axios, 7h ago)
The Suspect and the Incident
What We Know About the Apparent Assassination Attempt Against Trump and Suspect
Secret Service agents fired on a man who had a rifle and was hiding in bushes around a Trump golf club in Florida, officials said. (The New York Times, 1h ago)
Suspected Gunman at Trump Golf Course Has Quixotic Past
Ryan Wesley Routh, the suspected gunman, was previously known for his efforts to recruit Afghan veterans to fight in Ukraine. (The Washington Post, 2h ago)
In 2023 Interview, Alleged Trump Plotter Decried Ukrainian Obstacles for Foreign Soldiers
Ryan Routh is now in custody for what the FBI described as an apparent attempt to assassinate former President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago. (Semafor, 7h ago)
What we know about the suspect in the apparent assassination attempt on Trump in Florida
The suspected shooter in an apparent assassination attempt on former President Trump at his Florida golf club on Sunday has been identified as Ryan Wesley Routh. (Axios, 2h ago)
A New York Times Reporter Revisits Earlier Interview With Suspect at Trump Golf Course
Ryan Wesley Routh wanted to fly Afghan veterans to fight alongside Ukraine when we met, an endeavor he seemed ill prepared to orchestrate. (The New York Times, 52m ago)
Media Coverage
‘BREAKING: Donald Trump Subject of ”Apparent Assassination …
Donald Trump has been "moved to safety" by the Secret Service after reported gunshots near his golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida. (YouTube, Sky News, 0h ago)
What We Know About Person Detained in What FBI Calls an …
CNN’s Kyung Lah reports on the person detained in connection with what the FBI is calling an apparent attempted assassination of former President Donald. (CNN, 5h ago)
Trump Faced Second Apparent Assassination Attempt in Florida
Former president Donald Trump was the target of "what appears to be an attempted assassination" at his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida on Sunday. (YouTube, NBC Bay Area, 2h ago)
‘Bill O’Reilly: Trump Assassination Attempt ”Nothing New” in …
Bill O’Reilly joined “NewsNation Prime” in the wake of another attempted assassination against former President Donald Trump, this time in Palm Beach. (YouTube, NewsNation, 7h ago)
Donald Trump Again the Victim of an Apparent Assassination …
A 58-year-old suspect was apprehended after a witness wrote down a description of the alleged gunman’s vehicle and alerted authorities. (YouTube, CBS New York, 4h ago)
Other Trump News
Trump and Harris Campaigns React to Latest Apparent …
One person is in custody after shots were fired Sunday in what the FBI is calling an apparent second "attempted assassination" of former President Donald. (NBC News, 7h ago)
Donald Trump Subject of ‘Apparent Assassination Attempt’ | 9 …
Authorities are investigating an apparent assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump. A man with an AK-style rifle allegedly pointed the. (YouTube, 9 News Australia, 6h ago)
Trump Says ‘I Hate Taylor Swift’ After Pop Star Endorses Harris
Former President Donald Trump has declared himself very much not a Swiftie. Days after Taylor Swift endorsed Kamala Harris for president, the Republican. (NPR, 12h ago)
‘Harris Seen as Debate Winner While Maintaining Slight Lead Over Trump: POLL’
Americans broadly pick Kamala Harris as the winner of last week’s widely watched presidential debate – yet neither she nor Donald Trump moved the needle in. (ABC News, 21h ago)
Trump is ‘Safe Following Gunshots in His Vicinity,’ Campaign Says
The FBI said Donald Trump was the target of “what appears to be an attempted assassination” at his golf club in West Palm. (Reddit, 13h ago)
