New images reveal the backpack, GoPro camera and AK-47 style rifle that a gunman left behind when fleeing the scene where he was targeting Donald Trump.
Law enforcement held a press conference in West Palm Beach on Sunday after the FBI announced it is investigating a second assassination attempt against Donald Trump in just two months.
The former president was rushed to safety on Sunday after multiple shots were fired in his vicinity while he was playing golf at his club in West Palm Beach.
Media – Why is the FBI calling this an Assassination attempt? Could it be just noises?
BREAKING: The FBI released this statement:
“The FBI has responded to West Palm Beach Florida and is investigating what appears to be an attempted assassination of former President Trump.” pic.twitter.com/UfQdZLcFK4
— MSNBC (@MSNBC) September 15, 2024
Update: Would-be Trump assassin ID’d as Ryan Routh, 58, of Hawaii: sources
The alleged gunman who authorities said targeted former President Trump while he golfed in Florida Sunday afternoon previously declared on social media that “Democracy is on the ballot” this year, and “we cannot lose” — echoing the anti-Trump rhetoric used by Vice President Kamala Harris and President Biden.
Law enforcement sources identified the suspect as Ryan Wesley Routh, 58.
He is baked.
NEW: Suspected would-be Trump assas*in was previously interviewed by Newsweek Romania, started crying during the interview as he begged people to "come fight."
Ryan Routh was arrested after an assas*ination attempt on Donald Trump.
In the video, Routh explained that he… pic.twitter.com/HsoexjL1yW
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) September 15, 2024
Thanks to everyone who noted this.
