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What We Know So Far About The Apparent Assassination Attempt On Trump In Florida
The suspect has been identified as Ryan Wesley Routh, a 58-year-old with an extensive criminal history.
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The Lede
Just nine weeks after Donald Trump survived an attempt on his life at a rally in Pennsylvania, the FBI says he was the target of what "appears to be an attempted assassination" at his Florida golf club on Sunday. The former president later said he was safe and well.
Key Details
- US Secret Service agents spotted a man armed with an AK-47-style rifle around 400 yards from where Trump was golfing in West Palm Beach this weekend. It's not clear if he fired any shots.
- The agents opened fire and the suspect fled. Thanks to an eyewitness description, his car was pulled over shortly after and he was detained.
- The suspect has been identified as 58-year-old Ryan Wesley Routh, who was critical of Trump and passionate about supporting Ukraine, according to his social media posts.
