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Florida Gov. DeSantis says state will conduct investigation into second Trump assassination attempt
Pr Tech News ^ | September 16, 2024 | Staff

Posted on 09/15/2024 7:17:47 PM PDT by Red Badger

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Sunday that his state will conduct a separate investigation into how a second gunman was able to get within 500 yards of former President Trump.

The former president was playing a round at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, when the U.S. Secret Service opened fire on Ryan Wesley Routh, who was allegedly armed with a rifle.

Authorities said Routh had a GoPro camera and two backpacks, and allegedly shoved the muzzle of his rifle through a chain-linked fence about 300 to 500 yards away from the former president.

The agents fired at Routh after they saw him raising the weapon, Fox News’ Lucas Tomlinson confirmed. Routh then fled in a black Nissan but was apprehended quickly, authorities said.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the state will conduct its own investigation into the second attempted assassination on former President Trump, which occurred on Sunday. (Paul Hennessy/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Trump was on the fifth hole of his course when the shots rang out, prompting his protective detail to swarm him and usher him to the safety of the clubhouse. It marks the second assassination attempt on Trump in just two months.

As more information comes out about what is being investigated as an attempted assassination on Trump’s life, DeSantis announced Florida will conduct its own investigation to find out what happened at Trump International Golf Club.

“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,” DeSantis said in a post on X.

A gunman was able to come within 500 yards of former President Trump at his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida on Sunday. (AP/Jae C. Hong)

This is the second time in 64 days that a gunman has been able to get within close proximity of the president with a gun.

On July 13, Thomas Matthew Crooks opened fire at a Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, from the roof of a building nearly 150 yards away from the stage.

Crooks fired off eight rounds, one of which grazed Trump’s ear. A slight movement to the left or right may have resulted in serious brain damage or even possible death.

A man attempted to assassinate Trump at his golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Sunday.

The investigation into how Crooks was able to gain access to the top of a building that was not manned, yet was so close to Trump, is being conducted by a group of bipartisan lawmakers, including Mike Kelly, R-Pa., and Jason Crow, D-Colo.

The two lawmakers released a statement Sunday, saying they requested a briefing with the U.S. Secret Service about the events leading up to another attempted assassination on Trump, this time in West Palm Beach.

“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 two wrote.

Fox News Digital’s Stepheny Price contributed to this report.

Greg Wehner is a breaking news reporter for Fox News Digital.

Story tips and can be sent to Greg.Wehner@Fox.com and on Twitter @GregWehner.


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1 posted on 09/15/2024 7:17:47 PM PDT by Red Badger
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To: Red Badger

Keep in mind the feds did not catch him.

They didn’t get the license, a citizen did.

Sheriff department off ciders caught and arrested him nafter the citizen reported the license to them.

I think he would have got away otherwise.


2 posted on 09/15/2024 7:21:22 PM PDT by ifinnegan (Democrats kill babies and harvest their organs to sell)
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To: Red Badger

More here:

https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4265033/posts

😊👍


3 posted on 09/15/2024 7:21:53 PM PDT by rktman (Destroy America from within? Check! WTH? Enlisted USN 1967 to end up with this💩? 🚫💉! 🇮🇱👍!)
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To: Red Badger

Inside job. Some are speculating Iran is ultimately behind both. They have a lot of money to throw around, thanks to Biden.


4 posted on 09/15/2024 7:23:02 PM PDT by Telepathic Intruder
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To: Red Badger

Gee, I wonder how much of our tax money it cost to stage this ‘attempt’ in order to try and make the SS look good ?


5 posted on 09/15/2024 7:24:26 PM PDT by UCANSEE2 ( )
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To: Telepathic Intruder

Iran is a convenient scapegoat.

They are blamed for all kinds of things that the Feds are doing.


6 posted on 09/15/2024 7:26:15 PM PDT by Texas resident (Que Mala= Bad Juju.)
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To: Red Badger

They ‘they’ will keep this up even after the election. The commies will not be giving up control.


7 posted on 09/15/2024 7:32:53 PM PDT by jdt1138 (Where ever you go, there you are.)
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To: Texas resident

So there will be lots of talk about taking people’s assault rifles this week?


8 posted on 09/15/2024 7:33:55 PM PDT by jdt1138 (Where ever you go, there you are.)
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To: jdt1138

If Trump wins, expect all hell to break loose to make sure he doesn’t get inaugurated..................


9 posted on 09/15/2024 7:33:56 PM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: Red Badger

Federal officials keep saying they did not have a huge asset presence there to protect Trump because he’s “just” a former president.

Trump IS A CURRENT friggin presidential candidate!! Former president or not, that’s not important!! Killing a former president would most likely not change history. Killing a presidential candidate WOULD CHANGE HISTORY!!!

WTH?!!!


10 posted on 09/15/2024 7:35:39 PM PDT by Az Joe (Live free or die)
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To: Red Badger

Good, the Feds will try to cover it up.


11 posted on 09/15/2024 7:43:34 PM PDT by MtnClimber (For photos of scenery and wildlife, click on my screen name for my FR home page. More photos added.)
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To: Az Joe
Federal officials keep saying they did not have a huge asset presence there to protect Trump because he’s “just” a former president.

Do you have a source for this? I'm not doubting you but need it to show to some Leftists.

12 posted on 09/15/2024 7:57:46 PM PDT by Alas Babylon! (Repeal the Patriot Act; Abolish the DHS; reform FBI top to bottom!)
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To: Red Badger

God bless Ron DeSantis.


13 posted on 09/15/2024 8:08:43 PM PDT by Fai Mao (The US government is run by pedophiles and Perverts for pedophiles and perverts.)
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To: ifinnegan
I think he would have got away otherwise.

Maybe the powers that be, did all they could, to help him get away.

14 posted on 09/15/2024 8:10:45 PM PDT by Mark17 (Retired USAF air traffic controller. Father of USAF pilot. Both bitten by the aviation bug)
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To: Alas Babylon!; Az Joe

Okay, I found it. Disgusting!

https://nypost.com/2024/09/15/us-news/trumps-security-at-golf-course-was-lighter-because-hes-not-sitting-prez-official/


15 posted on 09/15/2024 8:21:42 PM PDT by Alas Babylon! (Repeal the Patriot Act; Abolish the DHS; reform FBI top to bottom!)
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To: Red Badger

He walked up to the fence line from a public street and stuck the muzzle of his rifle through the bushes. The real questions are what he did to prepare and whether anyone else is involved.


16 posted on 09/15/2024 8:31:46 PM PDT by Bob Wills is still the king (Just a Texas Playboy at heart!)
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To: Alas Babylon!

It’s all over the place. I’m watching it right now as I’m typing this! The fact that he is a “former” president was just mentioned by the sheriff of that county. What in the HELL does that have to do with anything?! HE IS A CURRENT CANDIDATE NOW!!!

Just listen. I have heard it over and over and over again, even after the first attempt.


17 posted on 09/15/2024 8:43:09 PM PDT by Az Joe (Live free or die)
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To: Red Badger

Put FDLE on it and probably get some answers.


18 posted on 09/15/2024 10:35:19 PM PDT by Road Warrior ‘04 (BOYCOTT Anheuser Busch, the NFL, MLB, NBA, NASCAR & Faux Snooze! Molon Labe! Oathkeeper! )
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To: Red Badger

I think the investigation will be done in the year 2525.


19 posted on 09/16/2024 3:54:08 AM PDT by Mark17 (Retired USAF air traffic controller. Father of USAF pilot. Both bitten by the aviation bug)
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To: Mark17

If man is still alive...................


20 posted on 09/16/2024 3:54:53 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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