Details Emerge on Assassination Attempt of Trump

A second attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump occurred when suspect Ryan Wesley Routh hid near Trump's golf course for 12 hours with a loaded SKS-style rifle before being apprehended by the Secret Service. Despite extensive security measures claimed to be in place, Routh was only discovered after a Secret Service agent noticed the weapon and fired shots, prompting Routh to flee. Trump later recounted the incident during a rally in Michigan, highlighting the quick thinking of a civilian who helped capture Routh by reporting his vehicle's license plate. Attorney General Merrick Garland confirmed that the FBI is investigating the incident and promised full accountability. Routh faces federal firearms charges, and details about the weapon he used have raised questions about how he obtained it. As the investigation unfolds, concerns about the effectiveness of the security measures surrounding Trump are being scrutinized.