Donald Trump Golf Club Shooting Live Updates: President Biden says the Secret Service 'needs more help' after Trump targeted in apparent assassination attempt

Donald Trump shooting live: Florida to investigate Trump assassination attempt, governor says

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Tuesday that the state will investigate an attempted assassination of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. The incident occurred at Trump's West Palm Beach golf course.

DeSantis stated, "Florida will investigate the attempted assassination of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at his West Palm Beach golf course." Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.

Donald Trump shooting live: Trump to host town hall event in Flint, Michigan, first campaign event since second assassination attempt

Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to host a town hall event in Flint, Michigan, on Tuesday. This marks his first public appearance since an attempted assassination on Sunday.

The appearance comes shortly after Trump survived an assassination attempt while playing golf at Trump National Golf Club in Florida. This incident is the second attempt on his life.

Trump shooting live: Trump returns to campaign trail after weekend assassination scare

Donald Trump resumed his campaign in Michigan after a foiled assassination attempt at his Florida golf course. Kamala Harris, campaigning in Pennsylvania, is expected to address the incident during interviews. Trump accused Harris and President Biden of inciting violence against him, though both have condemned the attack, with Harris stating, "violence has no place in America." The presidential race remains tight, with Harris slightly leading Trump in Pennsylvania polls. The campaign has been marked by escalating tensions, including multiple threats and attacks, and controversy over Trump’s remarks about Harris’s racial identity.

Donald Trump shooting live: Trump blames Biden, Harris’ 'inflammatory language' for second assassination attempt

Former US President Donald Trump accused President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris of inciting violence through their rhetoric, which he claims led to a second assassination attempt on him on Sunday. The Republican presidential candidate alleged that the suspect was influenced by the Democrats' "highly inflammatory language." Read full story

Donald Trump shooting live: What Trump told JD Vance minutes after assassination attempt

JD Vance recounted a phone call from Donald Trump minutes after an assassination attempt was thwarted by the Secret Service while Trump played golf. Vance emphasized moderating political rhetoric to prevent violence. The FBI is investigating suspect Ryan Wesley Routh, who faces federal firearms charges. Trump, who described himself as “doing fine,” seemed more irritated by the interruption to his game than by the danger he had narrowly avoided. Read full story

Donald trump shooting Live: Donald Trump Rolls Out His New Cryptocurrency Business

Former President Donald Trump appeared on a livestream a day after the assassination attempt on him to promote his new cryptocurrency venture, World Liberty Financial, alongside family members and crypto enthusiasts. Despite previously criticizing cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Trump has recently embraced the industry, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest, especially if he is re-elected. The venture plans to introduce a cryptocurrency called $WLFI and aims to promote stablecoins, reports NYT. Ethics experts warn that Trump’s involvement could lead to regulatory favoritism. Several Trump family members, including Barron Trump, have roles in the project, though the family denies managing the platform directly.

Donald trump shooting Live: Secret Service defends 'textbook' response

The Secret Service successfully prevented an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, with an agent quickly responding to a suspect brandishing a weapon near Mar-a-Lago. Acting Director Ronald Rowe Jr praised the agency’s protective measures but acknowledged the strain on agents after an earlier attempt on Trump in July, which led to public criticism and the resignation of former Director Kimberly Cheatle. Read full story

Donald trump shooting Live: Second assassination attempt on Trump triggers outrage, suspicion on all sides

US authorities prevented an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a Florida resort. The suspect, Ryan Wesley Routh, was arrested after being spotted with a rifle. Trump confirmed his safety and thanked law enforcement. This incident raises concerns about security measures following two attempts in 60 days. Read full story

'We need more people': Trump demands extra security in call to Biden after assassination attempt

Former President Donald Trump, during a call with President Joe Biden, asked for a larger security detail due to the large crowds at his events, following the apparent assassination attempt on Sunday. “We need more people on my detail because we have 50-60,000 people showing up to events,” Trump said in a livestreamed chat on X. He also praised Biden’s response, saying, “He couldn’t have been nicer,” and thanked him for his concern. Earlier, Biden had commended the Secret Service for their vigilance and confirmed that the necessary resources would be provided to ensure Trump’s continued safety. Read full story

Donald Trump assassination incident: Trump Plans to Keep Campaigning as Scheduled

Former President Donald Trump is continuing his campaign schedule despite a second apparent assassination attempt in two months. The latest incident occurred while Trump was playing golf in West Palm Beach, Florida, where a 58-year-old pro-Ukraine political activist allegedly positioned himself to shoot Trump but was stopped by the Secret Service and later arrested. Despite this, Trump remains determined not to alter his schedule, with upcoming events in Michigan, New York, and Washington, DC, as reported by New York Times. The Secret Service had previously tried to limit outdoor events after a similar attempt in July, but Trump has insisted on maintaining his public engagements, including his regular golf outings.

Donald Trump shooting incident: Trump addresses apparent assassination attempt

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has stated that former US President Donald Trump was the subject of what seems to be an assassination attempt at his golf resort in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Sunday. This incident occurred a mere nine weeks following a previous attempt on the Republican presidential candidate's life, from which he emerged unscathed.

According to officials, while Trump was playing golf, US Secret Service agents discharged their firearms upon spotting an individual carrying a gun in the vicinity of the West Palm Beach golf club. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the incident. The suspect reportedly fled the scene in an SUV but was subsequently apprehended by local law enforcement authorities.

On Monday, the suspect, identified as Ryan Wesley Routh, was formally charged with federal firearms offenses. As the investigation progresses and prosecutors seek a grand jury indictment, it is anticipated that additional and more severe charges may be brought against Routh.

Donald Trump shooting incident: Suspect in Trump assassination attempt charged with gun crimes

A man suspected of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump was charged with two gun-related crimes in federal court on Monday, a day after being spotted with a rifle hiding in the bushes at the former US president's golf course in Florida.

More charges appear likely, but the initial counts - possession of a firearm as a convicted felon and possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number - will allow authorities to keep him in custody as the investigation continues.

The Republican presidential candidate in the Nov. 5 election was unharmed. But the incident raised fresh questions about how an armed suspect was able to get so close to him, just two months after another gunman fired at Trump during a July 13 rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, grazing his ear with a bullet.

Donald Trump shooting incident: President Biden says the Secret Service 'needs more help' after Trump targeted in apparent assassination attempt

The Us Secret Service needs more help, President Joe Biden said on Monday after an apparent assassination attempt on Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump was thwarted over the weekend.

Biden, speaking to reporters, said he did not yet have a full report of the Sunday incident at Trump's Florida golf course and that he was thankful the former president was ok.

Donald Trump shooting incident: Violence, threats hang over Trump-Harris race after turbulent weekend

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump head into a newly intense phase of the US presidential campaign on Monday, with tensions heightened after a second apparent assassination attempt against the Republican former president.

The arrest on Sunday of a gunman on Donald Trump's Florida golf course came the same day as more bomb threats poured into Springfield, Ohio, a small Midwestern city at the center of Republican-led conspiracies against immigrants.

But the dueling campaigns are set to march on with little interruption, a day after the Secret Service confirmed one or more of its agents "opened fire on a gunman" located near the boundary of Trump's Florida golf course and that an "AK-47 style rifle" with a scope was recovered along with a GoPro video camera.

The FBI said it was "investigating what appears to be an attempted assassination of former President Trump."

Donald Trump assassination incident: Zelenskyy condemns apparent assassination attempt on Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned on Monday what the FBI called an apparent assassination attempt on Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, and said political violence has no place anywhere. "I am glad to hear that Donald Trump is safe and unharmed. My best wishes to him and his family," Zelenskyy said on X.

Donald Trump assassination incident: Trump thanks secret service, law enforcement after failed assassination attempt

Former president Donald Trump on Sunday thanked the US Secret Service and other law enforcement officials following an assassination attempt while he was golfing on one of his golf courses in Florida's West Palm Beach. The former president remained unharmed in what the FBI said was "an attempted assassination" while playing golf two months after another attempt on his life at a Pennsylvania rally.
"The job done was absolutely outstanding," Trump said in a post on Truth Social.

"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 US Secret Service, Sheriff Ric Bradshaw and his Office of brave and dedicated patriots, and, all of the 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," the presidential candidate said.

Local authorities said the US Secret Service agents protecting Trump fired at a man pointing an AK-style rifle with a scope while the former president was golfing with donor Steve Witkoff when shots were fired, CNN quoted a source familiar with the development as saying.

AK-47 poking out from bushes: Another assassination attempt on Trump thwarted

How did Secret Service agent get to know
Secret Service agents thwarted another assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida. This marked the second attempt on his life in just nine weeks. Trump was uninjured and later confirmed that he was safe. See pictures here

Donald trump assassination attempt: The New York Times uncovered an earlier interview where the suspect, who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump, advocated for recruiting Afghan soldiers to fight in Ukraine. The report revealed he spent several months in Ukraine in 2022, both fighting and recruiting. Following Russia’s invasion, he posted on X, expressing his willingness to go to Krakow and fight, even at the risk of his life.

Donald Trump shooting incident: 'Doesn't sound like the man I know,' son defends 'loving' Ryan Routh after arrest for Trump assassination

Son of gunman Ryan Routh who allegedly targeted former President Donald Trump on his Florida golf course Sunday called his father loving and caring and said that the whole shooting incident does sound like the man he knew 'to do anything crazy, much less violent.'

In an interview with CNN, Oran Routh hoped everything has “just been blown out of proportion.”

“Ryan is my father, and I don’t have any comment beyond a character profile of him as a loving and caring father, and honest, hardworking man. I don’t know what’s happened in Florida, and I hope things have just been blown out of proportion, because from the little I’ve heard, it doesn’t sound like the man I know to do anything crazy, much less violent. He’s a good father, and a great man, and I hope you can portray him in an honest light,” Oran Routh said. Read full article

Trump assassination attempt: 'I commend the US Secret Service and law enforcement partners for their vigilance,' says VP Kamala Harris

Donald Trump shooting incident: US Vice president Kamala Harris condemns Donald trump's assassination attempt

I am deeply disturbed by the possible assassination attempt of former President Trump today. As we gather the facts, I will be clear: I condemn political violence. We all must do our part to ensure that this incident does not lead to more to violence.

Trump assassination attempt: 'Shooter was only 400-500m away'

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is reported to be safe following an apparent assassination attempt near his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida. The FBI and Secret Service are investigating the incident, which occurred as Trump was golfing at Trump International Golf Course. Law enforcement officials said Secret Service agents fired shots after spotting an individual with a firearm near the course.The suspect, who fled in an SUV, was later apprehended by local authorities in a nearby county. Read full story

Trump kill bid 2: Ex-US President refuses to surrender as FBI probes; Kamala Harris, JD Vance react

Donald Trump assassination attempt: Suspect Ryan Routh Wesley, supporter of Ukraine, vowed to die fighting

A suspect has been held following an "apparent assassination attempt" on former President Donald Trump at his golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Sunday. While US security agencies are yet to ascertain the shooter's exact motive, some old videos of the suspect expressing sympathy and support for Ukraine have surfaced, prompting speculations that the attempted attack may have been driven by the former president's position on the war in Ukraine. In videos shared by media outlets, the suspect is seen discussing his efforts to recruit volunteers for the International Legion Defence of Ukraine, a unit within Ukraine's ground forces. Read full story

Donald Trump shooting incident: 'No one trying to ...' How Elon Musk reacted to 2nd assassination attempt on Trump

The FBI has reported what seems to be another attempt on former US President Donald Trump's life while he was playing golf, just two months after a similar incident at a rally in Pennsylvania. According to the US Secret Service, one or more agents "opened fire on a gunman" positioned near Trump's golf course in Florida. The suspect was armed with an "AK-47 style rifle" equipped with a scope and a GoPro video camera, which was recovered from the scene. Read full story

Donald Trump shooting incident: "Briefed on reports of gunshots fired near former President Trump and his property in Florida, glad he is safe," says Vice President Kamala Harris

Donald Trump shooting live: Who is Ryan Wesley Routh? Man held for 'apparent assassination attempt' on Trump

A man who authorities said targeted former President Donald Trump at his golf club has been taken into custody with an AK-47-style weapon. Trump was playing golf at the time when the incident took place. One of the members of the secret service agent noticed a rifle sticking out of from a fence and opened fire. The agent fired four to six shots before the suspect fled.

The witness spotted the suspected shooter and captured a photo of the suspect’s vehicle and license plate which ultimately helped law enforcement officials locate the car driving north on I-95 in Martin County, one county to the north of Palm Beach. Read full story

Donald Trump shooting live: 'Glad President Trump is safe,' says running mate of Donald Trump JD Vance

Donald Trump shooting live: Biden 'relieved' Trump is safe, directs team to ensure former president's safety

US President Joe Biden issued a statement following the "apparent assassination attempt" on former President Donald Trump at his property in West Palm Beach, Florida. Biden said he was relieved that Trump was safe and had directed his team to ensure the former president's safety. Read full story

Donald Trump shooting live: Tesla CEO Elon Musk reacts to shooting incident

Donald Trump Shooting Live: Sheriff says secret service protection 'limited' for ex-president; Congress demands briefing

Sheriff Bradshaw confirmed that the suspect attempted to breach the perimeter of the golf course while armed with an AK-47-style rifle. Secret Service agents responded quickly, firing at the individual, who escaped in an SUV but was later apprehended by local authorities. The sheriff noted that Trump's security detail was not as extensive as it would have been during his presidency, adding, "The entire course would have been locked down if this had happened while he was in office."

Donald Trump Shooting Live: 'Shooter was only 400-500m away'

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is confirmed to be safe following an apparent assassination attempt near his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida. The FBI and Secret Service are investigating the incident, which took place while Trump was golfing at Trump International Golf Course. According to law enforcement, Secret Service agents opened fire after spotting an individual with a firearm near the course.

Donald Trump Shooting Live: 'Will hug my kids extra tight tonight,' JD Vance after Trump 'assassination attempt'

Donald Trump’s running mate, JD Vance, reacted to the recent shooting incident, which the FBI has labeled an "apparent assassination attempt" at Trump’s golf club, by saying, "I’ll be hugging my kids extra tight tonight." Vance expressed relief that Trump was unharmed, revealing he had spoken with the former president before the news became public. "He was, amazingly, in good spirits," Vance noted, while acknowledging that many details about the incident are still unclear.

Donald Trump Shooting Live: 'Violence has no place in America': Kamala Harris says 'glad' Trump is safe after shooting incident

Donald Trump Shooting Live: 'Will never surrender', Donald Trump in fundraising email after gunshots fired in vicinity

In a fundraising email sent Sunday, former President Donald Trump assured supporters that he is "safe and well" after gunshots were fired near him at the Trump International Golf Club in South Florida. "There were gunshots in my vicinity, but before rumors start spiraling out of control, I wanted you to hear this first: I AM SAFE AND WELL!" Trump wrote in the message.

Donald Trump Shooting Live: Donald Trump safe after gunshots nearby, FBI calls incident 'apparent assassination attempt'

Former President Donald Trump has been confirmed safe after gunshots were fired near his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida. The Secret Service responded swiftly, leading to the detention of a suspect. Vice President Kamala Harris expressed relief over Trump’s safety and denounced the violence. Investigations by the Secret Service and local law enforcement are ongoing.