September 16th 2024.
US President Joe Biden has spoken out against political violence in the country, affirming that it has no place in our society. He also commended law enforcement for their efforts in protecting former President Trump during a recent shooting incident that is being investigated as a possible assassination attempt.
Biden reiterated his stance on violence, stating that he has directed his team to ensure that the Secret Service has all the necessary resources and measures to guarantee the safety of the former President. He was briefed on the shooting, which occurred at Trump's golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida.
In a statement, Biden expressed relief that the former President was unharmed and praised the Secret Service and their partners for their vigilance in keeping him safe. He also mentioned that there is an ongoing investigation into the incident, as law enforcement works to gather more details.
The suspected shooter has been identified as 58-year-old Ryan Wesley Routh, a resident of Hawaii who reportedly worked as a construction worker in North Carolina. He had also allegedly tried to recruit fighters to support Ukraine in their defense against Russian invasions.
The FBI is currently investigating the incident as an attempted assassination. According to their statement, agents responded to the scene and found an AK-47-style rifle, two backpacks filled with ceramic tile, and a GoPro camera that the suspect had left behind.
This is not the first attempt on Trump's life, as there was another incident in Butler, Pennsylvania a little over two months ago. The shooter was killed by a law enforcement sniper and Trump sustained a minor injury to his right ear.
The shooting on Sunday took place at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, around 1:30 p.m. A Secret Service agent noticed a gun sticking out from the foliage on the golf course and immediately went to investigate. It is unclear if the suspect had fired any shots, but he was located approximately 350 to 500 yards away from the former President.
A witness was able to take a photo of the suspect's car and license plate, which led to his arrest shortly after. Trump reassured the public that he was safe and would not let this incident slow him down. The White House also released a statement, confirming that both President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris had been briefed on the situation and were relieved to know that Trump was unharmed.
Harris took to social media to express her relief and condemnation of violence in America. She stated that she had been briefed on the reports of gunshots near Trump's property and was glad to hear that he was safe. The shooting is said to have occurred near his Palm Beach golf course, and Secret Service personnel returned fire in the direction of the shots.
In a time where political tensions are high, it is important for leaders to denounce violence and promote peace. President Biden and Vice President Harris have made it clear that they will not tolerate any form of violence in our country. The investigation into the attempted assassination of former President Trump is ongoing, and more details will be revealed as law enforcement continues their efforts.
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