FBI Investigates Assassination Attempt on Trump in Florida
The FBI is investigating an apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at his golf club in Florida. Trump was not harmed, and suspect Ryan Wesley Routh, a critic of Trump on social media, has been detained. Law enforcement found ammunition and a camera near where Routh was positioned. Further investigation and a mental health assessment are expected.
The FBI is investigating an apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Former President Trump was unharmed in the incident.
Authorities detained Ryan Wesley Routh, a 58-year-old from Hawaii, who had criticized Trump on social media and was found with an AK-47-style rifle.
Law enforcement officials found ammunition, a camera, and other items in the bushes near where Routh was positioned.
The investigation will include a mental health assessment of Routh, before any criminal proceedings.
President Biden, Vice President Harris, and multiple lawmakers condemned the attack, while security measures for Trump have been heightened.
Former President Trump was unharmed in the incident.
Authorities detained Ryan Wesley Routh, a 58-year-old from Hawaii, who had criticized Trump on social media and was found with an AK-47-style rifle.
Law enforcement officials found ammunition, a camera, and other items in the bushes near where Routh was positioned.
The investigation will include a mental health assessment of Routh, before any criminal proceedings.
President Biden, Vice President Harris, and multiple lawmakers condemned the attack, while security measures for Trump have been heightened.
