Another attempt on Donald Trump’s life will shake up the election

The FBI has launched a global investigation into an apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump that occurred on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida. The suspect, identified as Ryan Wesley Routh, was apprehended after allegedly attempting to target Trump with an AK-47-style rifle. Secret Service agents detected the weapon and intervened before any harm was done. Routh fled the scene but was caught later on a nearby highway.

Routh has a troubled past, including a criminal history and radical political views. He had previously traveled to Ukraine in 2022 to support the recruitment of fighters and had expressed extreme opinions online, including anti-China and pro-Palestinian sentiments. His motivations for targeting Trump remain under investigation, but authorities are examining whether this was an isolated incident or part of a larger plot.

This event follows a previous assassination attempt on Trump during a rally in Pennsylvania in July 2024, highlighting growing concerns over political violence in the U.S. and prompting calls for increased security measures for high-profile figures like Trump​