The main point is that President Trump is okay and was not injured by gunfire that took place near his location at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach. Details are freshly coming through.
UPDATE: “ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION” A man with an AK-style rifle pointed the firearm’s muzzle into Donald Trump’s golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida, as the former president was playing a round, prompting the U.S. Secret Service to open fire, according to three law enforcement officials. (More AP Details Below)
The former president is safe and unharmed, and the FBI says it is investigating “what appears to be an attempted assassination” of the Republican presidential candidate.
The person dropped the weapon and fled in an SUV, and was later taken into custody in a neighboring county, the officials said. The officials were not authorized to discuss the ongoing investigation and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.
An AK-style firearm was recovered at the scene near Trump International Golf Club West Palm Beach, two of the officials said. And no injuries were reported.
[…] The golf course was partially shut down for Trump as he played, and agents were a few holes ahead of him when they noticed the person with the firearm, the officials said. There are several areas around the perimeter of the property where golfers are visible from the fence line. Secret Service agents and officers in golf carts and on ATVs generally secure the area several holes ahead and behind Trump when he golfs. Agents also usually bring an armored vehicle onto the course to quickly shelter Trump should a threat arise.
[…] The former president has had a stepped-up security footprint since the assassination attempt in July. When he has been at Trump Tower in New York, a lineup of dump trucks have parked in a wall outside the building. And at outdoor rallies, he now speaks from behind an enclosure of bulletproof glass.
Trump was returned safely after the incident to his private Mar-a-Lago club, where he resides in neighboring Palm Beach, according to a person familiar with the matter.
The White House said President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, had both been briefed and would be kept updated on the investigation. The White House added they were “relieved” to know Trump is safe.
[…] Martin County Sheriff William D. Snyder said the suspect was apprehended within minutes of the FBI, Secret Service and Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office putting out a “very urgent BOLO” — or “be on the lookout” alert” detailing the specific vehicle sought, license plate number and occupant description.
[…] Snyder said his deputies “immediately flooded” northbound I-95, deploying to every exit between the Palm Beach County line to the south and St. Lucie County line to the north.
“One of my road patrol units saw the vehicle, matched the tag and we set up on the vehicle,” Snyder said, “We pinched in on the car, got it safely stopped and got the driver in custody.”
Snyder told WPTV that the suspect “was not armed when we took him out of the car.”
The man had a calm, flat demeanor and showed little emotion when he was stopped by police, Snyder said, saying the suspect did not question why he was being pulled over.
“He never asked, ‘what is this about?’ Obviously, law enforcement with long rifles, blue lights, a lot going on. He never questioned it,” Snyder said. (read more)
🚨 #BREAKING: President Trump was tackled by Secret Service on the fifth hole of his golf course among sh*ts being fired at him
“Within seconds, the Secret Service pounced on the president and covered him. You had sn*pers with tripods. They knew the direction where the shots had… pic.twitter.com/jLeXkA9YHD
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) September 15, 2024
Previously:
FLORIDA – Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is safe following gunshots in his vicinity, his campaign and U.S. Secret Service announced on Sunday with no further details provided.
The incident took place at Trump International Golf Course where the former president was golfing, according to the White House.
“The Secret Service, in conjunction with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, is investigating a protective incident involving former President Donald Trump that occurred shortly before 2 p.m.,” Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said in a statement. (more)
ADDED – Fox News host Sean Hannity has developed a close relationship with Trump and conveyed having a brief conversation with the GOP nominee on Sunday. He joined a live broadcast after speaking with the former president.
Trump checked to see if others were OK, Hannity said, but then joked about wanting to finish the round.
No SS agents outside the fence. Sure they went a hole ahead of Trump. Great. No one outside the fence. This administration is pure pathetic.
Before jumping to conclusions:
I saw Clinton golf at Army Navy CC in Crystal City more than once. Three SUVs wld pull into the parking lot. One detail remained in the lot, one detail walked with Clinton and the others spread into the woods armament in hand with large telescopic lenses searching at all times – fore and aft of the golfing party.
Granted that was back in the day. The point is that there’s not an army of folks assigned. I understand Loving’s concerns post PA. Just alerting folks to the idea that the security detail can vary depending on the type of event. I was also searching for info on where these people should have been posted. Certainly, the exposed areas should have been surveilled. The challenge is a bit different with a moving entourage over a golf course that can cover several miles.
It might very well be the case that SS was lax. More detail is needed.
I worked at the Army Navy CC when I was a teen. I never saw so many arrogant condescending people in my life, a microcosm of the priveleged in DC. I swore I’d never treat wait staff like I was treated.
Screw the Administration. It’s the Trump team that has to step up. I blamed the Trump team for what happened in Butler almost as much as I blame the DS.
So apparently you believe the next Republican candidate who is NOT a billionaire is just expendable?
What are you talking about?
He’s saying, especially after Mar-a-Lago, that the Trump team should have its own staff security specialist who knows when to drop the BS flag. Someone who has a good idea for each venue what security, including communications, escape paths, etc., should look like. I don’t know if they do or don’t. But blind faith in an administration controlled service in these highly politicized times is probably not a grand idea.
At the end of the day, accepting that security practice changes are not going to be made public, it sure seems like not a ****n thing has been done by the current administration – to include intelligence. All we see and hear are the usual chest beating exercises by both parties.
Sadly, this happening again does not surprise me. I am relieved to hear that PDT was not harmed. Our President 45(46) and praying 47 has been treated with more distain than any other president/American citizen by his own government and prostituting propaganda tv outlets. It is disgusting.
I would love to have been a fly on the wall when PDT was interviewed by the FBI after the Butler PA assignation attempt. I am really surprised nothing was leaked about that meeting. But just the other day Hawley and Blumenthal were speaking publicly about their investigation reports regarding the incompetence and severely lax protocols of the SS.
GRRR
Does this make President Trump the first presidential candidate in US history to have had TWO attempted assassinations?
I can’t think of anyone else off the top of my head.
Which makes me believe EVEN MORE that God Almighty has protected Trump for a reason and a purpose.
I thought that the first time, and I believe it even more this time.
Gerald Ford
Yep.
Thank you.
I forgot about the woman who actually got shots fired after Squeaky Fromme. Looked it up, it was 17 days later.
I recall hearing Squeaky Fromme’s name from when it happened, I didn’t recognize the second woman’s name.
Man alive that was a long time ago.
Correct, mike g.
Look at it this way, Greg…
And just like that (snaps fingers)!!!
The Haitian invasion in Springfield, Ohio (and elsewhere) and their barbaric culture which has consumed the air waves and the internet for over a week…much to the Deep State’s fury…has gone *POOF*…
Funny how that works, no?
(And yes! I believe it as well. God in His heaven has encircled President Trump with His protection🙏🏻 Nothing can alter my belief that this is so.)
Solid points Betsy, solid points.
The focus on President Trump will be short lived, however, just like the first assassination attempt. Leftists can’t allow anything to help Trump and, the Haitian problem is not isolated to Springfield. Pets disappearing and squatters on front lawns is happening in other places across the country and is likely going to get worse.
God has angels protecting PDJT.
Pray in thanks, and pray for his certainly worried family.
Trump – twice falsely impeached, twice exonerated. Twice shot at, twice survived.
Three, if you count the kid from England that drove across the country to Vegas.
https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2016/07/07/donald-trump-assassin-pleads-not-guilty-in-las-vegas-court-appearance/
I think there were more we didn’t hear about.
Damn swifties
If he really wrote that, can you tell me if he’s gone out of his mind?
I don’t know if he really wrote it. Other Treepers posted it on the Thiel thread
President Trump stated a month ago or so that he helped Swift and other artists gain more freedom and $ from record companies (something to do with that). That’s why he probably made the statement. (backstabbed yet again).
Trump can say whatever he wants about Swift … Taylor Swift is irrelevant … she needs to worry about the Harris/Walz catEating and voting Haitians !!!
Swift needs to worry about being taxed on unrealised Capital gains.
Swift is too stupid to understand what that even means.
That would NOT be a reason to say he “hated” anyone.
It would also seem to be a self-inflicted wound.
I am hoping that his account was hacked and that he didn’t say that.
If indeed he did, then perhaps he will tell us why. Still, the word “hate” would indeed make some crazy folks think crazy thoughts and we’re yelling at the OTHER side to stop their own hate.
So how much sense would the use of that word make?
Personally, I am thinking he didn’t write that.
After all, even politically it’s likely to energize people who will vote against him.
I agree.
Especially since Taylor Swift isn’t even relevant. Another spoiled celebrity who knows how to garner free media exposure (e.g., Chiefs’ games).
The comment is what some idiot “influencer” posts on Tik Tok.
I think it was a hack of some sort.
We all should HATE Taylor she is endorsing two monsters.
LOOK at what they are doing to our KIDS and to our COUNTRY!
So, you want him to lose the election, huh?
Huh?
My thought is we should all ignore her.
She comes from a wealthy family; is worth in the billions now. Isn’t renown for a deep, penetrating intelligence. She’s just playing to the base she believes sustains those billions. She had zero influence in TN elections.
Keep the lense focused on Harris, Biden, Obama and the rest of the crime family.
It’s on his Truth Social account.
Her music
He hates her music.😎
I actually don’t think he does hate her music because he has a very eclectic taste in music.
He’s probably like most men his age: he’s not familiar with her huge body of work.
I heard a song on the radio last year, didn’t know the artist, liked the tune and discovered it was her.
That doesn’t mean I ran out and bought her latest “album.”
However, that post is up twice and neither time does is say “hate her music.”
I have asked people why she’s so popular and I get two reasons from those I ask: in concerts, she gives people all she has–the concerts are long, no shorties. The other reason is female and mothers love the lyrics of her songs.
You know as well as I that if there is one thing DJT appreciates it’s a person who is a good entertainer.
Does Taylor Swift have a single song that’s become celebrated or taken root in our American culture? I know of no respected artists covering her songs. Is anyone humming her melodies? She and her songs will be forgotten in a decade.
Compare with Meghan Trainor, a lesser known but outstanding young songwriter, who has written two songs now covered by multiple artists, songs that have taken root in our culture: “It’s All About the Bass” and “I Made You Look.” Similar to Cyndi Lauper’s her songs are original, timeless and have universal appeal. She’ll be around for quite a while.
Is he trying to prove something?
Is who trying?
Let’s see:
Swift has how many followers?
Swift endorsed Que Mala.
President Trump loves music.
-hate Swift’s
I have no personal opinion of Taylor
Swift except she’s not a very good singer. She hollers and screams out the tunes in the higher register.
She needs to take some voice lessons. Nice to look at but excruciating to listen to which I have done maybe twice.
She strikes me as another Lady Ga Ga. Take away the costumes and makeup and the features that qualify as a true beauty aren’t there.
Since 2015, I’ve never heard or read Trump say he ‘hates’ a person. That’s leftist talk.
i just saw the would be shooter name is Ryan wesley Routh
FBI attempting to cremate him to avoid interrogation.
Waiting for Meatball to condemn this..1….2….3…
Don’t hold your breath or you’ll turn blue.
We must assume the SS organized the lax security again, to facilitate a shooter onsite. Same as it ever was.
So the questions, is there a 7′ tall chain link fence topped with 1′ of 3 strand barbed wire, all around? Normal perimeter security at a high profile facility.
Are all fence gates locked?
Is there screening at the perimeter, to block visual access?
Who is patrolling the perimeter?
How did the guy manage to evade and escape and drive away? HUH?!?
Where are the cameras? Where’s that data now?
Who had access to Trump’s schedule?
Big black SUVs blend in quite well near there. Shows forethought by the perps.
Laura Loomer possibly?
This has been a really crazy day and among what i though was crazy was that some twitter haters of Trump are passing around a truth social red checked comment from him, purportedly, in which are an American flag, his name and “I hate Taylor Swift.”
Because that never reached any “trending status” I thought it just had to be something that a Trump hater made up and posted.
Just now, though, I went to truth social and it IS there. Purportedly, it was posted 7 hours ago.
I just recently joined TS, a couple of weeks ago and I don’t check it more than every few days.
I can’t possibly comprehend why POTUS would have said that or, for God sakes, posted it, but it’s there.
Does anyone know if his account could have been hacked?
PDJT: “I WILL NEVER SURRENDER!!!”
MAGA: FOLLOW THE LEADER!
Hannity: FU, going and coming. Don’t stop for Go much less collect your $200.
TWICE IN 2 MONTHS!!
Panic in DC AND LANGLEY!
Very glad that DJT is ok and that no one was injured. Unfortunately, there are no random events when Democrats and their minions are involved. And, of course, we are now faced with the ubiquitous FBI “under investigation” gatekeeper phrase which means relevant information blackout. However, I do find it interesting that the would be assassin when apprehended by police appears to have been treated as if he just received a traffic violation. I can only imagine that if this was an attempt regarding Biden or Harris. Once caught and turned over to the feds, this guy would have been flown to a black site, been pulverized and then disappeared. At this point two relevant things stand out. First, the Democrats, etc., know that Word Salad is a loser and that even an over the top election fraud effort, that would be very visible, is likely to fail. Second, the weapon was an AK and not an AR-15. As such the Democrats, in their efforts to maintain the Ukraine money laundering trough open for business can now blame Putin for AKs (Russian “assault rifles) that are available in the US.
“AK’s” were created by Mikhail Kalashnikov.
Since that time use of, and manufacturing of AK-47’s has been widespread throughout the world.
The idea that any AK-47 “style” weapon on the streets today was purchased directly from Russia and Inherently BAD is, quite frankly, ludicrous.
Spreading the “assault weapon” hate more liberally.
The “Golden Showers” in the Steele Dossier was also ludicrous!
Imagine, I thought that would be the end of it – no credibility to the entire dossier – with Donald J. Trump being a notorious germaphobe!
Isn’t it based on a German design assault rifle.
All of that,…facts DOESN’T MATTER.
The type that adore Taylor Swift, that believe whatever they are told to believe JUST DON’T CARE.
Facts,…logic,…uncommon sense are irrelevent and only piss them off more.
They can still take advantage of confusion in the election, such that neither candidate gets 270 electoral votes (cheating is so blatant that they can’t be certified). In that event, Congress gets to vote. And we’ve already seen a few people pledge to certify ahead of that event.
They have to, they are scared it will bring him yet more votes. Smell the fear of the baby murdering scumbags!
Sources: “Suspect Is Named Ryan Wesley Routh”
Source: FNC, 09/15/2024, ~5:45 PM ET
https://vaughn.live/livenow1
PDJT-JD Vance/MAGA 2024
Prayers For PDJT, And His Family
Prayers For JD Vance, And His Family
Has someone from the Gallery in D.C. visited Routh’s home and workplace for the past year?
CIA?
https://x.com/RyanRouth/status/1743083706016043285
I’m curious if this dude also personally knows the CEO of Blackrock
…a mere coincidence and nothing more! LOL
JUST-IN: Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) to Formally Investigate Harris Campaign and ABC for Debate Rigging
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/09/just-sen-roger-marshall-r-ks-formally-investigate/
How’d the guy know President Trump was going to be there today?
EXACTLY. It was not mader public where he was today or that he was golfing. So how does someone from Hawaii just happen to show up with AK47 and be in a snipers nest as Trump is walking down the fairway????
Precisely. Entirely possible this was another inside job.
edit
I would guess PDJT’s schedule would be leaked from the golf course. They would know what celebrities would be scheduled.
More likely leaked by Secret Service or that Trump and his organization is still being wire tapped and spied on by deep state
Give him the Nat Guard or military protection now! This is pure evil the left deep state is doing. We the People will prevail. Fight, Fight, Fight DJT!!!!!
Blackwater
F****** Liberal POS! Why don’t those punk MFers come and shoot at someone who will shoot back??
I try to go unwind with some gardening and come in to see this!
The Death Cult is CRUSIN’ FOR A BRUSIN!!
Here are a few postings from Ryan Wesley Routh about Israel and Ukraine
https://nitter.poast.org/Blondddeeee/status/1835441618943635858#m
Suspect in Trump assassination attempt was interviewed by Newsweek Romania in 2022.
According to the report, he helped recruit foreign volunteers to fight for Ukraine
Thanks! People have been curious if he seriously was a recruiter or just confabulating
Like Oswald passing out flyers, in order to draw attention to himself, and set the stage for “he’s a nutjob!”
And THATS why the FIB is scrubbing his social media…
Total Derp!
Time for another round of mass P Trump donation$!
Yup, every indictment, every arrest, every conviction, every win or dismissal, and now unfortunately every attempt.
The sensationalizing news seems to forget the Butler shooter also had a Go-Pro camera.
How was the shooter suppose to shoot and get a video at the same time?…..unless he had an accomplice?
Suggest you educate yourself on Go-Pros
Does an FBI guy accidentally apprehend a CIA guy?
LOL
No, no,…no. Thats just SILLY!
It was a Secret SERVICE guy, that apprehended a CIA guy, amd now a bunch of FBI guys will investigate and whitewash everything.
Keep on thinking how Mrs. Trump is handling this latest attack on her husband; and their son and PDJT’s other children must be beside themselves with worry.
Seems like amateur hour at whatever murder incorporated the alphabet agency is contracting with.
Troublingly so …
Democrats, Democrats, everywhere Democrats.
So since the assassin tagged cheNN and pbs on his twatter feed can we blame them for this? Asking for Candace Owens….
Has DeSantis made a statement yet? Since this happened in his state?
Oh, is he still around?
Maybe on Friday?
This is a result of the media! If I were Trumps family, I’d make a press notice saying, “If the media doesn’t stop lying and instigating violence on Donald Trump, you will all be blamed for any incident happening to Trump!”
I believe thats pretty much what Melania already DID.
I just love her to pieces. She is so strong. PT found a treasure there.
Sue them for it. That’ all they know. There’s enough rhetoric to prove they are complicit.
Someone does NOT want President Trump to cross the finish line in November. May God continue to give DJT and his family a hedge of protection! In Jesus name, Amen.
https://x.com/Tr00peRR/status/1835448416312402227
10-minute video clip where ‘the shooter’ was interviewed by someone in Ukraine.
Ryan Routh is not only a ‘little bit nuts’, he’s also not very bright.
Who ARE you, and why are you here?
You can hear the incredulity in the reporters voice when he asks him, and after an ‘answer’ of several minutes he asks again;
“O.k., but who are you and WHY (THE F*CK!) are you here?”
No, he doesn’t swear, but you can hear it in his tone.
Lots of nonsense out there. We always have to careful what we see/hear/post.
WTF!!
“Law enforcement sources say the entire perimeter of the golf course would have been blocked off if Trump were the current president.
IF THESE ARE THE CURRENT RULES, CHANGE THEM!! WHY WERE THEY NOT ALREADY CHANGED AFTER THE FIRST ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT?!!
OUTRAGEOUS!!!”
I dunno nuffin nor nuffin and I certainly did not go to security school, nor did I go to harrvarrddd but it seems to me that if there was an attempt two months and two days ago that maybe, just MAYBE YOU MAY WANT TO UP THE FREAKING SECURITY AROUND HIM, MAYBE????
Beyond outrageous. A presidential candidate becomes a target as soon as nominated. They should be afforded the same level of security as the pResident. And in PT’s case, with 2 assassination attempts, even more!
Paging Eric Prince
Media fault!
Lookie here.
He’s employed by ANTIFA and BLM.
That or derp stater.
I’m taking crazed Democrat for $500, Alex.
Hmmph. They try to shut President Trump up with assassination attempts. All I got was this “I survived Covid-19” T-shirt.
Meanwhile, over at MSNBC, “Trump needs to calm down his rhetoric” and the availability of assault style weapons, “particularly in open carry states” is a huge problem. They never miss an opportunity.
Makes no sense.
For us, Nov 5 can’t come soon enough, whereas they wish it would never come.
Despicable 🤬! Look in the dam mirror and you’ll find the real culprit.
This one has a name real quick, 3 of them actually so according to Mel Gibson he’s a patsy,…
Info is coming out much faster this time,..
Missed again,…you MUTHERTRUCKERS!
Dutch, it’s almost as if they want to lose.
People….just think….if this is what is happening now….just think what will happen, with 20 million plus illegals who will lose their free ride….illegals that eat cats, illegals that rape and kill, illegals that take over whole apartment complexes….what do you think will happen when Harris loses?
Who was Trump golfing with?
According to hannity it was some busness guy named Steve W(I forget the last name)
Vannity said he was invited to play golf but declined because
HE DIDNT WANT TO BE KILLED
Did he mean killed on the scoresheet, or……??????
Steve Witkoff. All he had to do was share location on cell phone.
Here’s more on the would be assassination.
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/09/just-is-trumps-would-be-assassin-ryan-routh/
So a guy from Hawaii ends up at Trumps Golf course on the 5th hole in a snipers nest with an AK47 just as Trump is walking down the fairway. The fact that Trump was at Mar a largo or that he was golfing today was not made public and was on no public agenda. So how does this happen? Either someone in secret service is involved or possible a plant in Trumps organization or even more likely the Intel Community is still eaves dropping on Trump and his associates and is giving this information to these shooters. This was not just a bunch of lucky coincidences
Laura Boushnak for The New York Times. By Justin Scheck and Thomas Gibbons … Ryan Routh, a former construction worker from Greensboro, N.C., is seeking recruits from among Afghan soldiers …
March 25, 2023
Stolen Valor: The U.S. Volunteers in Ukraine Who Lie, Waste and Bicker
People who would not be allowed anywhere near the battlefield in a U.S.-led war are active on the Ukrainian front, with ready access to American weapons.
Most of us on this site and on conservative blogs elsewhere expected another assassination attempt on President Trump before the election and after the election regardless if Trump wins or loses. Are any of us really surprised about this?
The parasites won’t stop their destructive nonsense until they’re hunted down like rats and crushed.
Of course I want Trump to win and for our nation to be restored, but will it? Mankind’s little dramas are just a small part of the gigantic machinery of nature itself. In that bigger picture, we currently have far more parasites than we do of productive people. They’ve stolen everything they can get, and now they’re blaming us and threatening us with violence just for existing. The whole ugly scene looks like the prelude to a war. I expect the parasites to keep lashing out violently until they trigger a systemic response. Will it be genocide? Will it be a civil war? I don’t know. But the parasites will never stop being parasitic and trying to get their way with violence.
Isn’t it time — more like way, WAY past time — for Trump to ask Erik Prince and whatever passes for the former Blackwater, Academi, or Constellis Holdings (whatever they call themselves today) to take over the Trump campaign’s security … ??
They are the only ones who know how to do it … and they do it well. If you need high value personal security — you do NOT want the DEI/DIE gov’t flacks having your back … especially as they only seem to be able to protect democrats …
…- Y’know, I just had me a ‘naughty thought’: – Komi’s polls (the actual real ones only the ‘Beast’ insiders get to see) must *Seriously* be tanking for them to go for a stunt like this…
Why does President Trump not have someone on his team who sees to it that competent effective security is in place for him at all times? Why aren’t obvious gaps left by the Security team filled with other effective security measures?
Is there a mole/rat in his inner circle aiding and abetting these assassination attempts? It’s entirely possible that someone leaked where and when President Trump would be playing golf. Entirely possible this was another inside job.
Another “Lone gunman”. Right.
I know this is unrealistic, but I wish DeSantis could kick the FBLie out of FL and do this investigation properly. No more lies, no more cover-ups. Americans and the Trump family deserve the truth.
On a positive note, the perp is still alive for the moment. How long before the Biden/Harris Alphabets try to Oswald him? I wish FL could take custody of the prisoner and if necessary, water board him to find out who he’s working with and who hired him. It’s MORE THAN OBVIOUS he would have to have someone on the inside to tell him Trump’s schedule.