Trump assassination probe/ Trump West Palm Beach attack/ investigation Trump golf course/ Newslooks/ WEST PALM BEACH/ Fla./ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that state law enforcement will conduct a criminal investigation into the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. The state probe will run alongside the federal investigation into Ryan Wesley Routh, who was arrested for allegedly targeting Trump on a West Palm Beach golf course. Additional charges may be filed as investigations continue.
Florida to Investigate Trump Assassination Attempt: Governor DeSantis Confirms Quick Looks:
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced a state-level investigation into the attempted assassination of Donald Trump.
- The investigation will run parallel to the ongoing federal probe into suspect Ryan Wesley Routh.
- Routh was arrested after being spotted with a firearm near the West Palm Beach golf course where Trump was playing.
- No shots were fired at Trump, and the suspect was apprehended after fleeing the scene.
- This is the second assassination attempt on Trump in two months.
Deep Look:
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Tuesday that state authorities will launch a criminal investigation into the apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The investigation comes as a federal probe into the same incident is already underway, with federal charges filed against Ryan Wesley Routh. Routh was arrested on Sunday after being spotted with a firearm near the West Palm Beach golf course where Trump was playing.
DeSantis emphasized that the state has a vested interest in holding the suspect accountable, noting the severity of the threat against a former president. “We have a very strong interest in holding this suspect accountable,” DeSantis told reporters during the announcement.
Federal authorities had already charged Routh with firearms-related offenses, and more serious federal charges may follow as the investigation continues. Prosecutors are currently working to secure an indictment from a grand jury.
The incident occurred when a Secret Service agent noticed a firearm protruding from the shrubbery on the golf course, which prompted the agent to fire a shot in Routh’s direction. Although Routh did not have Trump in his line of sight and no shots were fired at the former president, the situation caused significant alarm. After being spotted, Routh fled the scene and was later apprehended in a neighboring county.
This marks the second attempted assassination on Trump in just two months. On July 13, a bullet grazed Trump’s ear during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The event sent shockwaves through the political landscape, and eight days later, President Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the presidential race, paving the way for Vice President Kamala Harris to become the Democratic Party’s nominee for the 2024 election.
As both state and federal investigations unfold, more details are expected to emerge about Routh’s motives and potential connections to larger networks. The outcome of these investigations will likely lead to further legal actions as authorities work to prevent future threats against political figures.
