Suspect Charged in Assassination Attempt on Trump

Former President Donald Trump was targeted in an apparent assassination attempt while golfing in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Sunday, leading to the arrest of 58-year-old Ryan Wesley Routh. The U.S. Secret Service agents opened fire after spotting Routh with a rifle hidden in the bushes, but no injuries were reported. Routh has been charged with two federal gun crimes: possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number, although more serious charges may follow as the investigation continues. He was apprehended approximately 40 minutes later, and a loaded rifle along with other items were recovered at the scene. This incident marks the second assassination attempt against Trump in recent months, heightening concerns about his security. Routh's previous convictions include possession of a weapon of mass destruction, raising alarms about his intentions.