WEST PALM BEACH, FL—Martin County Sheriff’s Office has detained Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, of North Carolina, in relation to a second assassination attempt on Republican Presidential nominee and 45th President of the United States, Donald J Trump, that occurred, Sunday, September 15, around 2 p.m. EST at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida.
“Nothing will slow me down. I will NEVER SURRENDER! I will always love you for supporting me,” Trump stated in an email to donors.
Steven Cheung, Trump Campaign Communications Director, shared in a statement that former President Trump is” safe following gunshots in his vicinity.”
“Kelly and I are departing Mar-a-Lago, where we just spent a few hours with President Trump and are thanking God for protecting him today—once again,” House Speaker Mike Johnson posted to X. “No leader in American history has endured more attacks and remained so strong and resilient. He [Trump] is unstoppable.”
Kelly and I are departing Mar-a-Lago, where we just spent a few hours with President Trump and are thanking God for protecting him today—once again. No leader in American history has endured more attacks and remained so strong and resilient. He is unstoppable. pic.twitter.com/43Rm8SPGU8
— Speaker Mike Johnson (@SpeakerJohnson) September 15, 2024
According to witness statements to CNN, Routh was pointing a rifle where Trump was located on the golf course. U.S. Secret Service agents engaged the suspect, firing multiple shots. The suspect fled on foot then in a vehicle. Trump was moving between holes five and six on the golf course when the incident occurred.
Law enforcement recovered a backpack, go-pro camera and a semi-automatic AK-47 rifle.
The Secret Service, in conjunction with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, is investigating the incident. The FBI has taken the lead on the investigation. This is the second assassination attempt just two months and two days after his Butler assassination attempt.
Democratic Presidential nominee and Vice President of the United States, Kamal Harris released the flowing statement to X regarding the second assassination attempt: “I have been briefed on reports of gunshots fired near former President Trump and his property in Florida, and I am glad he is safe. Violence has no place in America.”
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— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) September 15, 2024
What we know about the alleged shooter
The alleged shooter, Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, is a pro-Ukranian activist and head of the International Volunteer Center in Ukraine which is a private organization that helps foreigners to assist the war effort against Russia by connecting them military units and aid groups.
🚨🇺🇸BREAKING: ALLEGED VIDEO RESURFACES OF TRUMP GOLF COURSE SHOOTER
An unconfirmed video has resurfaced allegedly showing Ryan Routh advocating for U.S. involvement in Ukraine.pic.twitter.com/0BQ8lIFvJI https://t.co/EWuO9aXwQo
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) September 15, 2024
Ryan Wesley Routh, the alleged shooter in the recent Trump golf course incident, reportedly has an extensive criminal history, including felony weapons charges and multiple misdemeanors.
Social Media platforms Facebook and X suspend Routh’s account.
The would-be assassin traveled to Washington, D.C. and Ukraine to support volunteer soldiers.
Voting records show that Routh voted in the Democratic Primary in March of 2024 in North Carolina. He had a home in Hawaii.
Voting records: Ryan W. Routh, the pro-Ukraine war recruiter accused of almost assassinating Trump at his golf course in West Palm Beach, Fla., voted in the Democrat Party primary in March in North Carolina. H/T @SloanRachmuth.
He also has or had a home in Hawaii. He was… pic.twitter.com/me99Bw1frH
— Andy Ngo 🏳️🌈 (@MrAndyNgo) September 15, 2024
Ngo investigates: I've found more video and photos of Ryan W. Routh in Ukraine in 2022. Routh is the pro-Ukraine war recruiter accused of almost assassinating Trump at his Florida golf course on Sept. 15.
Routh was so dedicated to Ukraine that he cut the grass at Independence… pic.twitter.com/0E64mwEv4Z
— Andy Ngo 🏳️🌈 (@MrAndyNgo) September 16, 2024
Developing story…
EDITOR’S NOTE:
- Article updated 5:50 p.m., Sunday, September 15, 2024, with suspect’s name and information, along with statement from Mike Johnson.
- Article updated 2:11 p.m., Sunday, September 15, 2024, with Sheriff’s Office briefing.
Author: Mario Lotmore
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“Two people reportedly exchanged gunfire outside of Trump’s golf course and the shots were targeted at each other, not Trump, the New York Post reported, citing law enforcement sources”.
The New York Post did NOT report that…
Yes it did. Our sources were CBS News, CNN, and various X feeds we follow from trusted sources. The New York Post was delayed in its reporting of the incident. Here is the article: https://nypost.com/2024/09/15/us-news/shooting-reported-at-donald-trumps-golf-club-while-ex-president-was-on-grounds/
Our sources were CBS News, CNN, and various X feeds we follow from trusted sources. The New York Post was delayed in its reporting of the incident. Here is the article: https://nypost.com/2024/09/15/us-news/shooting-reported-at-donald-trumps-golf-club-while-ex-president-was-on-grounds/
The article you posted confirmed President Trump as the intended target…
Because the former president was the target.
So, was this another attempt on the former president’s life?
Or was it just people shooting in the area and he happened to be close to it? I’m reading different reports in multiple places, and well…to be fair?
I can’t tell which one is happening here.
Mr. Lot more, the article you posted confirmed that President Trump was the intended target…
Because the former president was the target.