Former President Trump thanked regulation enforcement late Sunday for what he referred to as an “incredible job” after one other obvious assassination try.
“I would like to thank everyone for your concern and well wishes – It was certainly an interesting day!” Trump stated in a submit on Reality Social.
“Most importantly, I want to thank the U.S. Secret Service, Sheriff Ric Bradshaw and his Office of brave and dedicated Patriots, and, all of Law Enforcement, for the incredible job done today at Trump International in keeping me, as the 45th President of the United States, and the Republican Nominee in the upcoming Presidential Election, SAFE. THE JOB DONE WAS ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING. I AM VERY PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN!”
The previous president confronted one other obvious assassination try Sunday whereas he was {golfing} in Florida.
Authorities in Florida stated Sunday {that a} Secret Service agent noticed a rifle barrel sticking by means of a fence whereas Trump was {golfing} at his course in West Palm Seashore. The agent fired pictures and a person dropped an AK-style rifle with a scope and fled in an SUV, officers added.
Regulation enforcement stated that authorities apprehended a person in Martin County in a automobile that matched a witness’s description.
NewsNation, The Hill’s sister community, reported the suspect within the obvious assassination try is a white man named Ryan Wesley Routh.
“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 stated in a fundraising e mail despatched Sunday.
“Nothing will slow me down. I will NEVER SURRENDER! I will always love you for supporting me,” Trump continued.
In July, Trump confronted one other assassination try at a rally in Pennsylvania.
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