{"id":2341534,"date":"2024-09-15T19:18:01","date_gmt":"2024-09-15T23:18:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trumps-second-assassination-attempt-what-we-know-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-09-15T19:22:38","modified_gmt":"2024-09-15T23:22:38","slug":"trumps-second-assassination-attempt-what-we-know-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trumps-second-assassination-attempt-what-we-know-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump\u2019s second assassination attempt: What we know &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftrumps-second-assassination-attempt-what-we-know-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2341534&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The article discusses a second <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/amnesty-international-strips-aleksei-navalny-of-prisoner-of-conscience-status-for-decades-old-comments-on-immigration\/\" title=\"Amnesty International Strips Aleksei Navalny Of \u2018Prisoner Of Conscience\u2019 Status For Decades-Old Comments On Immigration\">assassination attempt<\/a> on former President Donald Trump, which took place while \u2064he was golfing at the Trump National Golf Club in \u200bFlorida. The FBI\u200b is currently investigating the incident, which involved\u200d gunshots being reported around 1:30\u2063 p.m. ET. Local law enforcement was notified\u200b by the Secret \u2062Service, and they quickly sealed off the area. A witness was able to photograph the suspect, who was fleeing in a black Nissan, leading to the suspect&#8217;s detention \u200dshortly after.<\/p>\n<p>According to Palm Beach Sheriff Ric Bradshaw, the suspect was hiding in bushes and was found with an AK-47-style rifle and other suspicious items nearby. Trump and the suspect were reportedly separated\u200d by\u200d 400-500 yards, and a Secret Service \u2062agent stationed in advance spotted the gun, prompting the suspect to escape. \u200bThe suspect&#8217;s identity, Ryan Wesley Routh, will be revealed when available.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the \u2063alarming situation, Trump was unharmed and confirmed his\u2063 safety,\u200d stating, &#8220;I AM SAFE AND WELL. Nothing will slow me down.&#8221; His running\u2062 mate, Senator J.D. Vance, also commented that Trump is in good\u2062 spirits.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Trump&rsquo;s second assassination attempt: What we know<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1760343\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/fbi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>FBI<\/a> is investigating a second assassination attempt on former President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Donald Trump<\/a>, who was out golfing at the Trump National Golf Club in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/florida\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Florida<\/a> when gunshots were heard.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Palm Beach Sheriff Ric Bradshaw confirmed in a press conference on Sunday afternoon that the Secret Service contacted law enforcement at 1:30 p.m. ET about &ldquo;shots fired,&rdquo; with the area immediately sealed off. A witness who spotted someone fleeing the scene in a black Nissan was able to get a photo of both the car and its license plate, and authorities were able to detain the suspect shortly after.<\/p>\n<p>Here&rsquo;s everything we know so far about the second <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/assassinations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>assassination<\/a> attempt on Trump.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 640px; max-height: 360px; min-width: 320px; min-height: 180px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; padding-top: 56.25%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/share.grabien.com\/share.php?id=2596358&amp;userid=11311&amp;loginid=9421&amp;playercolor=%23000000&amp;playersize=auto&amp;code=fd9df62084ddf948c573ad2b4675150b\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0px; left: 0px; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0px;\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The FBI says it was an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/putin-regime-breaches-russian-constitution-with-navalny-arrest\/\" title=\"Putin regime breaches Russian Constitution with Navalny arrest\">attempted assassination<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>&ldquo;The FBI has responded to West Palm Beach Florida and is investigating what appears to be an attempted assassination of former President Trump,&rdquo; the FBI said in a <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/msnbc\/status\/1835420375150191073?s=46&amp;t=WCjN9b0p46x4JtDWW5vQBw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>statement<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/secret-service\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Secret Service<\/a> is also conducting its own investigation in conjunction with the Palm Beach County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Was there a gun involved?<\/h2>\n<p>Bradshaw stated the suspect had been hiding in some bushes, and that an &ldquo;AK-47 style rifle with a scope&rdquo; was hidden in the bushes in his hiding spot. Two backpacks with ceramic tile and a GoPro camera were also hidden.<\/p>\n<p>Trump and the suspect &ldquo;probably had 400-500 yards&rdquo; separating them when the suspect was spotted, the sheriff said.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photos that show an AK-47 rifle, a backpack and a Go-Pro camera on a fence outside Trump International Golf Club taken after an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ukrainian-president-senior-aide-survives-assassination-attempt\/\" title=\"Ukrainian president senior aide survives assassination attempt\">apparent assassination attempt<\/a> of Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump, are displayed during a news conference at the Palm Beach County Main Library, Sunday. Sept. 15, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo\/Stephany Matat)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trump was one hole away from the suspect<\/h2>\n<p>The sheriff detailed that the Secret Service routinely has an agent stationed one golf hole ahead of the former president, so they are able to scout out the area. This agent spotted the gun barrel sticking out of its hiding place and &ldquo;immediately engage&rdquo; the individual, prompting the suspect to flee.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Details on the suspect are not yet released<\/h2>\n<p>The suspect&rsquo;s name is Ryan Wesley Routh. His photo and background will be released when available to the public.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trump is safe and unharmed<\/h2>\n<p>A Secret Service representative confirmed the former president was not injured.&nbsp;The former president also released his own statement, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3155041\/trump-responds-after-shooting-incident-im-alive-and-well\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>saying<\/a>, &ldquo;I AM SAFE AND WELL. Nothing will slow me down. I will NEVER SURRENDER!&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Trump&rsquo;s running mate, Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3155051\/vance-says-trump-is-in-good-spirits-after-second-assassination-attempt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>said<\/a> he spoke with Trump after the incident, and he was in &ldquo;good spirits.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who should I contact if I have information related to the investigation?<\/h2>\n<p>Jeffrey Veltri, the special agent in charge of the FBI&rsquo;s Miami field office, has directed the public to contact the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/zuckbucks-guides-election-offices-on-managing-bidens-departure\/\" title=\"Zuckbucks&#039; Guides Election Offices on Managing Biden&#039;s Departure\">office&#038;rsquo<\/a>;s tip line at 1-(800)-CALL-FBI or tips.fbi.gov if they have information to assist with the investigation.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Veltri also advised the public to avoid the area around the golf course as the investigation continues. Bradshaw also assured that the authorities will make it &ldquo;convenient&rdquo; for the public to navigate to areas around the area, and there is &ldquo;no more danger.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>In July, Trump narrowly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3102977\/trump-assassination-attempt-task-force-led-butler-pennsylvania-republican\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>survived an assassination attempt at a rally<\/a>, with a bullet grazing him by the ear. The shooting left one person, Corey Comperatore, dead and two others injured.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1760343\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1760343\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>**Trump&#8217;s Second Assassination Attempt: What We Know**<\/p>\n<p>The FBI is looking into a second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, who was golfing at the Trump National Golf Club in Florida when gunfire was reported. Palm Beach Sheriff Ric Bradshaw confirmed during a press conference on Sunday that the Secret Service alerted law enforcement at 1:30 p.m. ET about &#8220;shots fired,&#8221; leading to an immediate lockdown of the area. A witness who saw someone fleeing in a black Nissan managed to capture a photo of both the vehicle and its license plate, allowing authorities to apprehend the suspect shortly thereafter. Here\u2019s what we know so far regarding this second assassination attempt.<\/p>\n<p>**FBI Confirms Attempted Assassination**<\/p>\n<p>According to an FBI statement, &#8220;The FBI has responded to West Palm Beach, Florida and is investigating what appears to be an attempted assassination of former President Trump.&#8221; The Secret Service is also conducting its own investigation alongside the Palm Beach County Sheriff\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n<p>**Was There a Firearm Involved?**<\/p>\n<p>Sheriff Bradshaw revealed that the suspect had been hiding in some bushes where an &#8220;AK-47 style rifle with a scope&#8221; was found concealed. Additionally, two backpacks containing ceramic tiles and a GoPro camera were discovered nearby. The sheriff noted that there was likely around 400-500 yards between Trump and the suspect when he was spotted.<\/p>\n<p>**Trump Was Just One Hole Away from Danger**<\/p>\n<p>The sheriff explained that there is typically one Secret Service agent stationed one hole ahead of Trump while he plays golf for security purposes. This agent noticed part of a gun barrel protruding from its hiding spot and quickly engaged with the individual, causing him to flee.<\/p>\n<p>**Details About The Suspect Remain Limited**<\/p>\n<p>The suspect has been identified as Ryan Wesley Routh; however, further details about him will be released once they are available.<\/p>\n<p>**Trump Is Safe and Unharmed**<\/p>\n<p>A representative from the Secret Service confirmed that Trump sustained no injuries during this incident. He himself issued a statement declaring, \u201cI AM SAFE AND WELL. Nothing will slow me down. I will NEVER SURRENDER!\u201d Trump&#8217;s running mate, Senator J.D. Vance (R-OH), mentioned he spoke with Trump after the event and found him in \u201cgood spirits.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>**How To Report Information Related To The Investigation**<\/p>\n<p>Jeffrey Veltri, special agent in charge of the FBI\u2019s Miami field office, urged anyone with information related to this investigation to contact their tip line at 1-(800)-CALL-FBI or visit tips.fbi.gov for assistance. He also advised people to avoid areas surrounding the golf course while investigations are ongoing but assured them there is \u201cno more danger.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>In July, Trump narrowly escaped another assassination attempt during a rally where he was grazed by a bullet near his ear; this incident resulted in one fatality and two injuries<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2632,"featured_media":2341535,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/palm-beach-county.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[34943,4133,3634,32076],"class_list":["post-2341534","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner","tag-assassination-attempt","tag-news","tag-trump","tag-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/palm-beach-county.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2341534","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2632"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2341534"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2341534\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2341535"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2341534"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2341534"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2341534"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}