Chilling Attempt on Trump's Life: Suspect Waited Near Golf Course for Nearly 12 Hours!

In a disturbing turn of events, a man allegedly waited nearly 12 hours in the shadows, poised for an assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump at his Florida golf course. The suspect, identified as Ryan Routh, 58, was charged with two gun-related felonies just one day after being spotted concealed in the bushes with a rifle while Trump played golf nearby on September 16.

Fortunately, Trump, who is currently campaigning for the Republican nomination in the upcoming election on November 5, escaped unharmed. Stunned witnesses relayed that Routh never had a clear shot at Trump and did not discharge his weapon. However, this frightening incident has raised urgent questions about how a armed individual got so close to the former president—a security breach that comes just two months following a separate shooting incident at one of Trump's rallies in Pennsylvania, where he narrowly avoided injury.

During a press briefing, Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe disclosed that Trump’s visit to the golf course was not part of his public schedule, leading to speculation about whether Routh had prior knowledge of the visit. Remarkably, the Secret Service agents sprang into action after noticing a rifle barrel protruding from the bushes near Trump, leading to gunfire being exchanged on the scene to neutralize the threat.

In Trump’s account of the event shared on social media platform X, he described the chaos: "All of a sudden, we heard shots being fired in the air… Secret Service knew immediately it was bullets, and they grabbed me... I was with an agent, and the agent did a fantastic job." He also commented on the necessity for increased security detail, stressing, "We do need more people on my detail."

Routh’s flight from the scene was short-lived; he was apprehended approximately 40 minutes later on Interstate 95. Law enforcement uncovered a loaded assault-style rifle with a scope, a digital camera, and even a bag of food left behind. Alarmingly, cell phone records indicate that a device linked to Routh pinged the golf course as early as 1:59 AM, indicating premeditation.

This is not Routh's first brush with the law. In 2002, he was convicted in North Carolina for possessing an unregistered fully automatic firearm, categorized under state law as a weapon of mass destruction, resulting in probation. He also faced legal repercussions for stolen goods in 2010.

In a statement, Trump seized the opportunity to blame President Biden and Vice President Harris for the incident, alleging that their “highly inflammatory rhetoric” fueled the assassination attempt, despite officials providing no evidence linking Routh to any broader political motivation. “Their rhetoric is causing me to be shot at… I am the one who is going to save the country,” Trump claimed.

Following the unsettling event, both Biden and Harris condemned the attack, with Biden reaching out to Trump to express his relief that he was unharmed. They reportedly shared a cordial conversation, and Trump later characterized the call as “very nice.”

Adding another layer to this chilling saga, Routh has been identified as a supporter of Ukraine, having traveled there in the wake of Russia's 2022 invasion to recruit foreign fighters. However, Ukrainian officials quickly disassociation themselves from Routh, and the International Legion, which recruits foreign combatants, stated there are no ties to the suspect.

On social media, Routh's profiles revealed fervent support for Ukraine and harsh critiques of Trump, showcasing a troubling juxtaposition. His posts included messages targeting Trump as an existential threat to American democracy, intensifying the mystery surrounding his motives.

In light of this alarming incident, Trump remains undeterred in his campaign with schedules unchanged, as America holds its breath, pondering who might be targeting political figures in these turbulent times. As investigations continue, one question looms large: What happens when political tensions spiral out of control?

Stay tuned as we bring you live updates on this evolving story!