Presidential candidate Kamala Harris, President Joe Biden, and other prominent figures have reacted after former President Donald Trump narrowly survived a second assassination attempt this year. While golfing at his Florida estate, Trump was targeted by an armed individual, identified as Ryan Wesley Routh from Hawaii, who was arrested with an AK-47 after being spotted by Secret Service agents. Harris expressed relief at Trump’s safety, emphasizing, “Violence has no place in America.”
Elon Musk Reacts to Trump’s Failed Assassination Attempt
In a recent X post titled “Why They Want to Kill Donald Trump?”, Elon Musk commented, “And no one is even trying to assassinate Biden/Kamala.” Musk, who recently expressed support for Trump following the first assassination attempt in Pennsylvania two months ago, made this controversial statement, directing criticism toward the Biden-Harris administration.
Vivek Ramaswamy Calls for Heightened Security
“Yes, we are grateful that President Trump is safe once again. But this growing pattern of political violence needs to STOP right now,” former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, who endorsed Trump, wrote on X. “I’m calling on Secret Service to immediately step up protection for President Trump to the same level they provide to Biden.”
Ramaswamy stressed the urgency of preventing further violence, calling America’s political climate “dangerously tense.” He praised Trump’s resilience, remarking, “We can only hope the two assassination attempts on President Trump will be the worst things that happen this election cycle.”
Kamala Harris Condemns Violence
“I have been briefed on reports of gunshots fired near former President Trump, and I am glad he is safe. Violence has no place in America,” Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris wrote on X. The Federal Bureau of Investigation has launched an investigation into the incident—the second apparent attempt on Trump’s life in two months. Trump’s campaign confirmed he was unharmed.
The suspect, Ryan Routh, initially managed to flee the scene but was later arrested. The shooting occurred near the eastern edge of Trump’s golf course.
Biden and Harris Briefed
Soon after the incident, the White House confirmed that President Biden and Vice President Harris had been briefed on the situation and were “relieved to know that Trump is safe.” The administration pledged to monitor developments closely. Meanwhile, Trump’s running mate, JD Vance, shared an update, saying, “I spoke to him before the news was public, and he was in good spirits.”
Kremlin and Ukraine Weigh-In
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov responded to the incident, implying a connection between the assassination attempt and U.S. support for Ukraine. He stated, “Playing with fire has its consequences.” The suspect, Routh, was reportedly a staunch supporter of Ukraine. However, Kyiv denied any links to the alleged shooter and accused Moscow of using the incident for propaganda.
Global Reactions
World leaders including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed relief over Trump’s safety. Netanyahu emphasized, “We should not rely on luck,” while Zelenskyy reaffirmed, “Political violence has no place anywhere in the world.”
The assassination attempt follows a previous incident in July, when Trump was grazed by a bullet at a rally in Pennsylvania. Sunday’s incident has renewed scrutiny of Secret Service operations, with calls for bolstered security around the former president.
Trump’s campaign team confirmed he remains focused on his political agenda, with plans to speak about cryptocurrency from Florida later this week. Despite heightened security concerns, Trump’s visibility as a candidate for the 2024 election remains undeterred.
(With agency inputs)
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