Trump Unharmed in Second Attack; Suspect Arrested by Police
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump narrowly escaped a second assassination attempt at his own golf course in Florida on the 15th. Trump was unharmed in the incident and later reassured his supporters via social media. This attack comes just 64 days after a previous attempt at a rally in Pennsylvania. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris promptly issued statements condemning the violent act. The 58-year-old suspect, named Ralph, was arrested while fleeing the scene.
The 58-year-old gunman, who attempted to assassinate Trump, was wearing a pink outfit and surrendered with his hands raised before being handcuffed and taken away by police. He appeared in federal court for the first time on the 16th, facing two federal firearm felony charges, including possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possessing a firearm with a removed serial number. The FBI revealed that the shooter had been lying in wait on the golf course for 12 hours, clearly targeting Trump. However, authorities stated the gunman never had a chance to open fire.
President Biden publicly praised the Secret Service for preventing Trump's assassination, emphasizing that "there is no place for political violence in America—zero tolerance. I have always condemned political violence, and I always will." Trump, on the other hand, pointed fingers at the Democratic Party, blaming Biden and Harris for their "incendiary rhetoric." As the election approaches, tensions surrounding political rhetoric and election violence may be difficult to quell.
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