The FBI is investigating an alleged assassination attempt on Donald Trump at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, on September 15, 2024 ¹. A suspect, Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, was detained after being spotted with a rifle on the golf course ¹. Here are some key details about the incident and the suspect:
*Incident Details:*
– The incident occurred while Trump was golfing at the Trump International Golf Club ¹.
– A Secret Service agent saw a man aiming a rifle toward the golf course and fired at him ¹.
– The man dropped his weapon and fled in a vehicle ¹.
– Trump was escorted away by his Secret Service protective detail ¹.
– No injuries were reported ¹.
*Suspect Details:*
– Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, was identified as the suspect ¹.
– Routh is a Hawaii resident who lived most of his life in Greensboro, North Carolina ¹.
– He has a history of political activity online and offline ¹.
– Routh has made posts condemning Trump and supporting various presidential opponents ¹.
– He has a criminal record, including a 2002 conviction for possessing a weapon of mass death and destruction ¹.
*Investigation:*
– The FBI is leading the investigation, with the United States Secret Service and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office also participating ¹.
– The FBI is treating the incident as an attempted assassination ¹.
– Routh’s motive is currently unknown, but officials believe he intended to shoot Trump
Joe Seph