Trump Survives Second Assassination Attempt at West Palm Beach Golf Club

Former President Donald Trump narrowly escaped a second assassination attempt on Sunday at his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida, according to authorities. The Secret Service opened fire on a man who allegedly shoved the muzzle of a rifle through a fence near the fifth hole, where Trump was golfing.

Former President Donald Trump narrowly escaped a second assassination attempt on Sunday at his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida, according to authorities.

The Secret Service opened fire on a man who allegedly shoved the muzzle of a rifle through a fence near the fifth hole, where Trump was golfing. The suspect, identified as Ryan Wesley Routh, fled the scene but was quickly apprehended.

Trump Survives Second Assassination Attempt at West Palm Beach Golf Club

Trump confirmed the incident in a brief statement, assuring 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," Trump wrote. "Nothing will slow me down. I will NEVER SURRENDER! I will always love you for supporting me. Unity. Peace. Make America Great Again."

Trump Survives Second Assassination Attempt at West Palm Beach Golf Club

The Secret Service is working closely with authorities to investigate the incident, and U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland has been briefed.

This was the second attempted assassination on Trump, the first taking place on July 13 in Butler, Pennsylvania. In that incident, 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks fired eight rounds from the roof of a building, grazing Trump's ear with one bullet.

Trump was scheduled to speak at a rally in North Carolina on Sunday evening, but it was postponed due to the Secret Service investigation.

The incident has raised concerns about Trump's safety, and some have called for increased security measures at his rallies and appearances.

The Secret Service has a long history of protecting presidents and their families, and it is likely that they will increase their vigilance in the wake of these two incidents.

Trump has been a controversial figure throughout his presidency and since leaving office, and there have been concerns about his safety for some time.

These two attempted assassinations have heightened those concerns, and it is likely that the Secret Service will take additional steps to ensure Trump's safety going forward.

The incidents are also likely to fuel the debate over gun violence in the United States, and may lead to calls for stricter gun control measures.