Secret Service Failed to Scope Out Golf Course Before Trump Assassination Attempt

Despite being aware of a potential threat, the Secret Service neglected to secure the golf course where former President Trump was playing, leading to a second assassination attempt.

In a shocking revelation, former Secret Service agent Nick Steen has criticized the agency's failure to adequately secure the golf course where former President Donald Trump was recently targeted in an assassination attempt. Despite being aware of potential threats, the Secret Service reportedly did not scope out the course before Trump's arrival.

"This was an 'off the record' movement, so the Secret Service did not check the golf course beforehand," Steen explained on "Fox & Friends." "This is a major oversight that could have had deadly consequences."

Secret Service Failed to Scope Out Golf Course Before Trump Assassination Attempt

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has expressed outrage over the incident and has called for the suspect, Ryan Wesley Routh, to face attempted murder charges, which carry a maximum sentence of life in prison. "This is an offense that should merit life in prison," DeSantis said. "We cannot lower the threshold for such heinous acts."

Federal authorities have charged Routh with possessing a gun with a scratched-out number and possessing a gun illegally as a felon. However, more serious charges are likely pending. DeSantis has assigned Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody to conduct an independent investigation into the assassination attempt, expressing concerns about the federal government's role in pursuing the case.

Secret Service Failed to Scope Out Golf Course Before Trump Assassination Attempt

Trump has blamed President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for inciting violence against him through their rhetoric. "This is what they've been doing for six years," Trump said. "Now they're trying to save the country. They're not going to save the country. I'm going to save the country."

Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach was reportedly closed to members at the time of the incident. Officials are investigating how Routh was able to gain access to the property.

Secret Service Failed to Scope Out Golf Course Before Trump Assassination Attempt

Attempts to reach Routh's attorney for comment were unsuccessful.

Members of the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Department apprehended Routh after spotting a gun protruding from the shrubbery on the golf course. Routh had allegedly been camping outside the course with food and a rifle for nearly 12 hours. Eyewitness accounts and phone records are being analyzed as part of the investigation.

Secret Service Failed to Scope Out Golf Course Before Trump Assassination Attempt

DeSantis has vowed to hold the suspect accountable and ensure that the public knows the truth about the assassination attempt. However, concerns remain about the Secret Service's failures and the potential for further security breaches in the future.