ATLANTA – After the FBI confirmed former President Donald Trump was the subject of an “apparent assassination attempt” at his Florida golf club, reactions poured in from leaders around the country.
An FBI agent was the one who noticed the barrel of a rifle sticking through the fence line at Trump International Golf Club West Palm Beach at around 2 p.m. on Sunday.
Officials shot at the suspect, who was identified by sources to Fox News as Ryan Wesley Routh.
Routh allegedly ran off and drove away, but was later apprehended in the next county. Officials said he left behind an AK-47, two backpacks and a GoPro camera.
![<div>WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 15: Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw holds a photograph of the rifle and other items found near where a suspect was discovered during a press conference regarding an apparent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump on September 15, 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida. The FBI and U.S. Secret Service, along with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s office, are investigating the incident, which the FBI said “appears to be an attempted assassination of former President Trump’ while he was golfing at Trump International Golf Club. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)</div><p>” data-src=”https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/_RGQBQAEYUeUXOnV80iwwQ–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD02OTk-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_fox_aggregated_articles_807/525e3bfb57ec7b6e7ee250029aa73b04″/><img alt=]()
WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 15: Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw holds a photograph of the rifle and other items found near where a suspect was discovered during a press conference regarding an apparent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump on September 15, 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida. The FBI and U.S. Secret Service, along with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s office, are investigating the incident, which the FBI said “appears to be an attempted assassination of former President Trump’ while he was golfing at Trump International Golf Club. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Immediately after shots were fired, Trump’s campaign released a statement assuring the public that he was safe.
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That would-be assassin was immediately killed by Secret Service snipers.
In Georgia, a handful of elected officials took to social media with requests for prayers and action.
This article will be updated periodically as reactions and statements are made.
![<div>WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 15: A Federal Bureau of Investigation Mobile Command Center drives past the entrance to the Trump International Golf Club after an apparent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump on September 15, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Florida. The FBI and U.S. Secret Service, along with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s office, are investigating the incident, which the FBI said “appears to be an attempted assassination of former President Trump’ while he was golfing at Trump International Golf Club. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)</div><p>” data-src=”https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/cvEWOO2NnQEI6IQHejp9GQ–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD02OTk-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_fox_aggregated_articles_807/6e77c21dacfcdafc27e5145641ffdcb5″/><img alt=]()
WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 15: A Federal Bureau of Investigation Mobile Command Center drives past the entrance to the Trump International Golf Club after an apparent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump on September 15, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Florida. The FBI and U.S. Secret Service, along with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s office, are investigating the incident, which the FBI said “appears to be an attempted assassination of former President Trump’ while he was golfing at Trump International Golf Club. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Georgia leaders react to Florida golf club assassination attempt
Gov. Brian Kemp:
“We’re glad to hear that former President Trump is safe and unharmed following an apparent second assassination attempt, and grateful for the law enforcement officers working to keep him and his family safe. Join us in continuing to pray for our country.”
We’re glad to hear that former President Trump is safe and unharmed following an apparent second assassination attempt, and grateful for the law enforcement officers working to keep him and his family safe. Join us in continuing to pray for our country.
— Brian Kemp (@BrianKempGA) September 15, 2024
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene:
“President Trump is safe and sound after ANOTHER ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT!!! / Thank God!!! / They are trying to kill him!!! / They will do anything to stop him from winning.”
President Trump is safe and sound after ANOTHER ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT!!!
Thank God!!! 🙏
They are trying to kill him!!!
They will do anything to stop him from winning.
— Marjorie Taylor Greene 🇺🇸 (@mtgreenee) September 15, 2024
“Dear Democrats and your activists in the media, Is two assassination attempts on Donald Trump’s life considered a “threat to democracy” yet?”
Dear Democrats and your activists in the media,
Is two assassination attempts on Donald Trump’s life considered a “threat to democracy” yet?
— Marjorie Taylor Greene 🇺🇸 (@mtgreenee) September 15, 2024
Rep. Mike Collins:
“Pray for Trump. Pray for protection for 51 days.”
Sen. Raphael Warnock:
“Thankful for law enforcement’s swift action today that kept former President Trump safe. / We must all condemn political violence when it rears its ugly head.”
Thankful for law enforcement’s swift action today that kept former President Trump safe.
We must all condemn political violence when it rears its ugly head.
— Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (@SenatorWarnock) September 15, 2024
National leaders react to Florida golf club assassination attempt
Vice President Kamala Harris:
“I have been briefed on reports of gunshots fired near former President Trump and his property in Florida, and I am glad he is safe. Violence has no place in America.”
I have been briefed on reports of gunshots fired near former President Trump and his property in Florida, and I am glad he is safe. Violence has no place in America.
— Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) September 15, 2024
President Joe Biden:
“I have been briefed by my team regarding what federal law enforcement is investigating as a possible assassination attempt of former President Trump today. A suspect is in custody, and I commend the work of the Secret Service and their law enforcement partners for their vigilance and their efforts to keep the former President and those around him safe. I am relieved that the former President is unharmed. There is an active investigation into this incident as law enforcement gathers more details about what happened. As I have said many times, there is no place for political violence or for any violence ever in our country, and I have directed my team to continue to ensure that Secret Service has every resource, capability and protective measure necessary to ensure the former President’s continued safety.”
As I have said many times, there is no place for political violence or for any violence ever in our country, and I have directed my team to continue to ensure that Secret Service has every resource, capability and protective measure necessary to ensure the former President’s…
— President Biden (@POTUS) September 16, 2024
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