Suspect Arrested in Assassination Attempt on Trump

Former President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt at his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Sunday, during which shots were fired. The suspect, identified as 58-year-old Ryan Wesley Routh, was apprehended after a Secret Service agent spotted him with an AK-47-style rifle. Routh, who has a lengthy criminal history and a complex social media presence indicating fluctuating political loyalties, reportedly fled the scene but was quickly detained by law enforcement. The FBI is investigating the incident, which has raised concerns over security measures for Trump, especially following prior assassination threats. In light of the event, President Biden and Vice President Harris expressed relief over Trump’s safety, condemning violence in politics. The incident marks the second assassination attempt against Trump in recent months, heightening scrutiny around his security protocols.