A suspect is in custody after allegedly attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump.
What happened: Secret Service spotted a rifle sticking through a fence at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, while Trump was on the golf course. An agent engaged the suspect, who took off on foot. Shots were fired at the alleged gunman before he was apprehended; an AK-47 rifle and scope and GoPro camera were recovered in bushes near the incident. Trump was about 300-500 yards away but unharmed; no shots were fired at him.
The suspect: Ryan Wesley Routh is reportedly in custody. The 58-year-old man has a lengthy criminal background and at least one weapons conviction. He has been a staunch supporter of Ukraine, volunteering to fight in its foreign legion, and appears to have both a voting record and social media history reflecting support for Democrats and liberal causes.
The reaction: Vice President Kamala Harris was among those who condemned the alleged attempt and political violence. The FBI said it is investigating the incident as an assassination attempt. Trump said "nothing will slow me down" after the incident. The USSS was praised for its response after the breakdown at the Pennsylvania rally that led to the first attempt on Trump's life, but this incident will raise questions about how safe the former president can be kept on the golf course — another wide-open space similar to the outdoor rallies he has moved away from.
