Trump's Would-Be Assassin's Use of a Drone Doesn't Add Up
TownhallJul 12
FBI Probing 'Apparent' Second Trump Assassination Attempt
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Above: An FBI Mobile Command Center drives past the entrance to Trump International Golf Club on Sept.15, 2024. Image copyright: Joe Raedle/Staff/Getty Images News via Getty Images
The Facts
The FBI is investigating an apparent second assassination attempt on former US Pres. Donald Trump, the Republican nominee for president — this time at his golf club in West Palm Beach, Fla., Sunday.
The suspect, Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, appeared before federal court Monday and has been charged with two counts — possession of a firearm while a convicted felon and possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number. He could face more charges.
The Spin
Republican narrative
Democrats must stop blocking Trump from receiving more security and more must be done by federal law enforcement and the media to uncover what is going on here. Two assassination attempts are two attempts too many, and more must be done to protect the former president, who may return to the White House after the upcoming election.
Democratic narrative
Luckily, no one was hurt in this incident and thankfully Routh was quickly caught. The justice system will now do its job to hold Routh to account, and there will be investigations to find out how Routh got so close to Trump. But it's also important to discuss the easy access to guns that makes these incidents possible in the US.
