Follow along Fox News Digital's real-time updates of the second assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump.
Lawmakers on all sides of the political spectrum sent well-wishes to the former president after news of the attempted shooting spread across the country.
Secret Service agents fired on the suspect, Ryan Wesley Routh, as he was lying in wait on a golf course Trump was playing on. Reports say the gunman was just one hole away from the former president when agents confronted him.
Trump was quickly rushed to safety and the gunman fled. Authorities soon apprehended Routh thanks to a witness who had taken a photo of his escape vehicle after watching Routh flee out of the bushes.
Trump soon issued a statement on the incident, calling for national unity and reassuring supporters that he is safe.
Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said there is never a place for political violence in America after former President Trump survived a second assassination attempt on Sunday.
There never is a place for political violence of any kind in America," the former House Speaker wrote on the social media platform X.
"As the investigation into today’s incident continues, let us commend law enforcement for their actions to keep the former President safe from harm," she added.
Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., blasted the Secret Service and other authorities for not securing the area around former President Trump before another attempted assassination attempt against him on Sunday.
Burchett spoke to Eric Shawn on "Fox News Live" about ongoing details regarding the assassination attempt outside Trump International Golf Club where Trump was playing golf at the time. Authorities have said the suspect, later identified as Ryan Wesley Routh, was 300 to 500 yards before Secret Service opened fire against him.
The congressman wants answers on how the suspect was able to get that close to the former president and revealed that other lawmakers are already demanding more security measures.
"They are already calling now. And you got to ask yourself, why was there not a drone flying over wherever the president is? This is ridiculous," Burchett said.
While he had harsh criticism for the Secret Service, the Tennessee lawmaker complimented the agents who were able to spot and open fire on the suspect.
"The problem is you've got a Secret Service, at least in my opinion, and in the public's eye, that is compromised and that it lacks in leadership. And you've got great agents on the ground, obviously, one who took that shot. But why in the world would anybody be anywhere near the perimeter of this? This line of sight that we talk about is just beyond me. So we've got to get some answers. I don't think we're going to get them during this administration, but hopefully, under the Trump administration, we’ll clean this rat's nest out," Burchett said.
He added, "There is no way in hell that somebody should have been that close to President Trump with an AK Steel or AK-47 or whatever it was with a scope."
Fox News' Lindsay Kornick contributed to this report.
{{#rendered}}The man arrested at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Sunday afternoon prolifically posted on social media about world events and politics, and had at least 100 run-ins with police, public records show.
Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, was arrested Sunday after allegedly pushing the muzzle of an AK-47 through the chainlink fence outside of where Trump was golfing. Trump was not injured during the incident, and was safely escorted away from the area, officials and the campaign reported Sunday.
Routh currently resides in Hawaii, after spending the majority of his life in North Carolina, where he worked construction, including owning a company called United Roofing, a background check conducted by Fox Digital shows.
Fox News Digital poured through the suspect’s alleged social media accounts Sunday afternoon, and found he prolifically posted about Trump, the war in Ukraine, the 2020 election and other world events.
"I feel lucky to have been born in America, with freedom and opportunity and hope that I do not waste such a valuable thing; to do more and take less," Routh’s apparent X account biography declares.
In 2020, during the presidential primary, the X account said: "I was not supporting Bernie, but now I am; as sleepy Joe stands for nothing; no plans, no ideas, just as limp as hillary. Bernie.......give them hell.....fight to the death…"
The account also weighed in on Trump’s assassination attempt in July, calling on Vice President Kamala Harris to visit with those injured at the Pennsylvania Trump rally, because "Trump will never do anything for them."
Fox News' Emma Colton and Brooke Curto contributed to this report.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said he is grateful former President Trump is safe after he survived a second assassination attempt on Sunday and stressed that there is "no place for political violence."
"Very grateful President Trump is safe after another attempted assassination attempt," McConnell wrote on the social media platform X. "There is no place for political violence in our country, and those responsible for it must be held to account."
"I hope and expect USSS and the FBI will conduct a thorough, swift, and transparent investigation," he added.
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said he and his wife are thanking God after former President Trump survived a second assassination attempt on Sunday.
"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," Johnson wrote on the social media platform X.
"No leader in American history has endured more attacks and remained so strong and resilient. He is unstoppable," he continued.
Suspected gunman Ryan Wesley Routh was taken into custody in connection with the shooting. He was allegedly armed with an AK-47 outside Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, while the former president was playing the fifth hole.
Routh, who fled after being shot at by Secret Service agents, was arrested in neighboring Martin County, Snyder said.
A Secret Service agent walking on the golf course a hole ahead of where Trump was playing spotted the rifle sticking through a chain-link fence and immediately opened fire, according to Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw.
{{#rendered}}The man accused in the second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump was oddly calm when the law caught up to him, according to the Florida sheriff who nabbed him.
In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, Martin County Sheriff William Snyder said he was immediately suspicious after pulling over 58-year-old Ryan Wesley Routh. Routh had fled in a black Nissan after Secret Service agents fired shots after spotting him poking a rifle through the fence around Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Fla., where the former president was playing a round.
"I was at the scene, and he had a very, very kind of detached, flat face. So I felt like it wasn't bothering him," Snyder said.
Snyder added that Routh never even questioned him about the reason for him being pulled over, despite there being helicopters and police lights everywhere.
Routh was allegedly armed with an AK-47 outside the golf course while Trump was playing the fifth hole on Sunday. He was arrested in neighboring Martin County, Snyder said.
The plot was foiled when a Secret Service agent walking on the golf course a hole ahead of Trump's party saw the rifle, Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw said during a press conference.
Routh was 300 to 500 yards away from Trump, authorities said.
"I think every American with common sense recognizes no matter where you are on the political spectrum, this is completely appalling. I mean, it's horrific," Snyder said.
"Here you have the past president of the United States, a contender for being the next president of the United States. And the guy's out golfing. What the heck? He was out golfing. He's not even on the campaign," Snyder continued.
Fox News' Stepheny Price contributed to this report.
Former President Trump on Sunday expressed his appreciation for the U.S. Secret Service and local law enforcement for keeping him safe after he survived a second assassination attempt.
"I would like to thank everyone for your concern and well wishes - It was certainly an interesting day! Most importantly, I want to thank the U.S. Secret Service, [Palm Beach County Sheriff] Ric Bradshaw and his Office of brave and dedicated Patriots, and, all of Law Enforcement, for the incredible job done today at Trump International in keeping me, as the 45th President of the United States, and the Republican Nominee in the upcoming Presidential Election, SAFE," Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social.
"THE JOB DONE WAS ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING. I AM VERY PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN!" he added.
Suspected gunman Ryan Wesley Routh was taken into custody in connection with the shooting. He was allegedly armed with an AK-47 outside Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, while the former president was playing the fifth hole.
Routh, who fled after being shot at by Secret Service agents, was arrested in neighboring Martin County, Snyder said.
A Secret Service agent walking on the golf course a hole ahead of where Trump was playing spotted the rifle sticking through a chain-link fence and immediately opened fire, Bradshaw said during a press conference.
Routh was 300 to 500 yards away from Trump, authorities said. Authorities said he had two backpacks, ceramic plates and a GoPro camera, which were recovered by authorities.
This was the second assassination attempt on Trump since July.
Fox News Digital has secured a photo of Ryan Wesley Routh moments after his arrest following his alleged attempt to assassinate former President Donald Trump on Sunday.
Martin County Sheriff William Snyder confirmed the accuracy of the photo, taken as Routh was arrested.
Routh was allegedly armed with an AK-47 outside Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, while Trump was playing the fifth hole.
Routh, who fled after being shot at by Secret Service agents, was arrested in neighboring Martin County, Snyder said.
Snyder added that Routh was "detached and unbothered" when he was pulled over. He said Routh never questioned why he was being detained.
A Secret Service agent walking on the golf course a hole ahead of where Trump was playing spotted the rifle sticking through a chain-link fence and immediately opened fire, Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw said during a press conference.
Routh was 300 to 500 yards away from Trump, authorities said.
Authorities said he had two backpacks, ceramic plates and a GoPro camera, which were recovered by authorities.
The AK-47 was also recovered by authorities.
It was the second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in nearly two months
{{#rendered}}Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that his state will conduct its own investigation into the second assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump.
"The State of Florida will be conducting its own investigation regarding the attempted assassination at Trump International Golf Club," DeSantis wrote in a post on X.
"The people deserve the truth about the would be assassin and how he was able to get within 500 yards of the former president and current GOP nominee," he continued.
The alleged would-be assassin has been identified as Ryan Wesley Routh. He was allegedly armed with an assault rifle outside Trump International Golf Club while Trump was playing the fifth hole on Sunday afternoon.
Secret Service fired on Routh, who was able to get way, but was later stopped by authorities and arrested. He was found with two backpacks and a GoPro camera. The rifle was recovered from the bushes outside the golf course.
This is the second attempt made on Trump's life in two months.
President Biden on Sunday condemned “political violence” following the second assassination attempt on former President Trump earlier in the day.
The Democratic president said he had been briefed on the incident and the federal investigation into the matter.
“A suspect is in custody, and I commend the work of the Secret Service and their law enforcement partners for their vigilance and their efforts to keep the former President and those around him safe,” Biden said in a statement, adding that he was “relieved” the Republican presidential candidate was “unharmed.”
“There is an active investigation into this incident as law enforcement gathers more details about what happened,” Biden said. “As I have said many times, there is no place for political violence or for any violence ever in our country, and I have directed my team to continue to ensure that Secret Service has every resource, capability and protective measure necessary to ensure the former President’s continued safety.”
The 58-year-old man accused of pointing an AK-47 at former President Donald Trump on Sunday afternoon has a prolific arrest record that spans several decades.
Ryan Wesley Routh was arrested shortly after the incident at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Fla. Authorities said Secret Service agents fired at him after seeing the muzzle of his AK-47 pointing through a chain-link fence one hole ahead of where Trump was playing.
Authorities are treating the episode as an apparent assassination attempt on Trump.
A background check on the name given by officials, Ryan Wesley Routh, revealed that he currently lives in Hawaii and has faced dozens of run-ins with police, stretching back to at least the 1990s.
{{#rendered}}Florida authorities late Sunday were inspecting a shrubbery where a suspected gunman hid during a second assassination attempt on former President Trump as he played a round of golf earlier in the day.
A U.S. Secret Service agent walking a hole ahead of Trump noticed the muzzle of the AK-style rifle sticking through the fence around the course and opened fire.
Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw said the gunman was between 300 and 500 yards, or roughly a quarter of a mile, away from the Republican presidential candidate.
The suspect, Ryan Routh, was able to get away but was later arrested.
Following the second assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump, he reassured his supporters that he was “safe and well.”
“There were gunshots in my vicinity, but before rumors start spiraling out of control, I wanted you to hear this first: I AM SAFE AND WELL!” the former president said in a fundraising email sent out following the shooting.
“Nothing will slow me down. I will NEVER SURRENDER! I will always love you for supporting me,” Trump continued.
Trump was the victim of a second assassination attempt on Sunday when the Secret Service fired at a gun-toting man outside Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, Sunday, sources told Fox News.
Authorities arrested Ryan Wesley Routh. He was allegedly armed with a rifle when agents fired at him.
This latest shooting near Trump is nearly two months to the date of the first assassination attempt on the former president's life.
The suspect who pointed an AK-47 rifle at former President Trump on a golf course Sunday afternoon was at least 300 yards away, authorities said.
Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw said the gunman had an AK-style rifle with a scope, two backpacks hanging on a fence and a GoPro camera. Ceramic tile was also found in the backpack.
The suspect, later identified as Ryan Routh, was hiding in a shrubbery about 300 to 500 yards away, while the former president played golf on a nearby hole. That was approximately a quarter of a mile from Trump.
A Secret Service agent walking on the golf course a hole ahead of where Trump was playing spotted the rifle sticking out of the fence and immediately opened fire, Bradshaw said.
That’s more than twice the distance of Matthew Crooks, the 20-year-old gunman who attempted to assassinate Trump during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13 before he was killed by the Secret Service.
{{#rendered}}The task force on the attempted assassination of Donald Trump said Sunday it is monitoring what authorities confirm was a second assassination attempt on the Republican presidential candidate and have requested a briefing with the U.S. Secret Service.
Chairman Mike Kelly, R-Pa., and Jason Crow, D-Colo., released a joint statement Sunday following a shooting the FBI is investigating.
"The Task Force is monitoring this attempted assassination of former President Trump in West Palm Beach this afternoon,” the joint statement said. “We have requested a briefing with the U.S. Secret Service about what happened and how security responded. We are thankful that the former President was not harmed, but remain deeply concerned about political violence and condemn it in all of its forms. The Task Force will share updates as we learn more."
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Sunday weighed in after the second assassination attempt on former President Trump.
“Gwen and I are glad to hear that Donald Trump is safe,” Walz wrote on X. “Violence has no place in our country. It’s not who we are as a nation.”
U.S. Secret Service agents opened fire after seeing a person with a firearm near Trump’s West Palm Beach golf club in Florida while the Republican presidential candidate was golfing. No injuries were reported. Officials say the person fled in an SUV and was later apprehended by local law enforcement.
Sunday’s incident marked the second assassination attempt on the Republican presidential candidate in two months.
Sheriff’s deputies on Sunday shared a photo showing an AK-47 and backpacks propped up along the fence at the Trump International Golf Club following another assassination attempt on former President Trump.
Palm Beach County Ric Bradshaw held up the photos during an afternoon press conference, saying that the backpacks contained ceramic tile and a GoPro.
Authorities have arrested Ryan Wesley Routh.
A Secret Service agent walking on the golf course a hole ahead of where Trump was playing spotted the rifle sticking out of the fence and immediately opened fire, Bradshaw said.
The agent fired four to six rounds, a Secret Service official said and the suspect then fled.
A witness who took a picture of the suspect’s vehicle and license plate number provided it to law enforcement officers.
{{#rendered}}News that former President Trump was safe after a second assassination attempt happened at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach had lawmakers, family and others reacting.
The shots were later determined to have been fired by Secret Service agents at a man who was carrying an AK-47 in what the FBI said appears to have been an assassination attempt. Trump was playing the club's fifth hole, when the shots rang out and Secret Service agents rushed him to safety. Steven Cheung from the Trump Campaign communications team issued a statement after the event.
"President Trump is safe following gunshots in his vicinity. No further details at this time," Cheung said.
Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr., responded, saying, "Again folks!" It was a grim allusion to the attempted assassination of Trump July 13 at a rally in Butler, Pa.
Read more reactions from lawmakers and family members.
The suspect in the second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump has been identified as Ryan Wesley Routh, law enforcement sources confirmed to Fox News.
Routh was allegedly armed with an assault rifle outside Trump International Golf Club while Trump was playing the fifth hole on Sunday afternoon.
He was able to push the muzzle of his gun through the chainlink fence outside the golf club, authorities said.
He was 300 to 500 yards away from Trump. Secret Service spotted Routh and opened fire.
Routh was able to get way, but was later stopped by authorities and arrested.He was found with two backpacks and a GoPro camera.The rifle was recovered from the bushes outside the golf course.
This is the second attempt made on Trump's life in two months.
Authorities are investigating a second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.
Around 1:30 p.m. Sunday afternoon, while the president was playing the fifth hole, a man was able to push the muzzle of his gun through a chain link fence.
Secret Service spotted the man and fired shots at him. The gunman was 300 to 500 yards away from Trump, authorities said.
The man was able to get way, but was later stopped by authorities and arrested.
He was found with two backpacks and a GoPro camera.
The rifle was recovered from the bushes outside the golf course.
Trump was unharmed. The FBI said the incident "appears to be an attempted assassination.
{{#rendered}}Photos released by the Martin County Sheriff's Office show a stopped vehicle on I-95 moments after shots were fired in the vicinity of the Trump International Golf Club where the former president was playing.
Martin County Sheriff William D. Snyder said the suspect was apprehended within minutes of the FBI, Secret Service and Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office putting out a “very urgent BOLO” — or “be on the lookout” alert detailing the specific vehicle sought, license plate number and occupant description.
Snyder said his deputies “immediately flooded” northbound I-95, deploying to every exit between the Palm Beach County line to the south and St. Lucie County line to the north.
The FBI says it responded to West Palm Beach, Florida, and is investigating what appears to be a second assassination attempt on former President Trump at Trump International Golf Club Sunday afternoon.
Authorities are treating the case as a potential assassination attempt, and arrested a suspect, a U.S. official told Fox News. The man, who was not immediately identified, was allegedly armed with a rifle when agents fired at him.
The incident comes approximately two months after an assassination attempt on Trump during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
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