The FBI has assured the public that the Republican presidential campaign remains secure, while the U.S. Secret Service, tasked with protecting Trump, detailed the confrontation that unfolded on Sunday.
The Telegraph
In a shocking turn of events during the heated race for the U.S. presidency, Donald Trump, the Republican candidate, survived a second assassination attempt on Sunday, September 15, 2024. The latest attack occurred near one of Trump’s golf courses, marking the second time this year that the former President has been targeted.
According to reports, the first attempt, which took place during a campaign rally earlier this year, left Trump unharmed, though a bullet narrowly grazed his ear. This time, authorities have confirmed that Trump and his campaign team escaped the incident without injury.
The FBI has assured the public that the Republican presidential campaign remains secure, while the U.S. Secret Service, tasked with protecting Trump, detailed the confrontation that unfolded on Sunday. According to their statement, Secret Service agents opened fire on a gunman who was spotted near the perimeter of Trump’s golf course. The suspect was found carrying an AK-47-style rifle equipped with a scope, as well as a GoPro video camera, which suggests that the attacker may have intended to record the assassination attempt.
The gunman, after being spotted by agents, fled the scene, running from the shrubbery where he had been hiding. He managed to escape in a black car, which was later identified by witnesses at the scene. Authorities have since tracked down the vehicle, though details regarding the suspect’s capture have not yet been released.
This second attempt has heightened concerns over the safety of political candidates as the presidential campaign intensifies. Donald Trump, who has consistently been a polarizing figure in U.S. politics, has faced numerous security threats over the years, but the recent attacks have raised the stakes even further as Election Day approaches.
Security agencies, including the FBI and Secret Service, continue to investigate the incident, and heightened security measures have been implemented to ensure the safety of all presidential candidates during this critical phase of the election campaign.
