5 things to know about the apparent assassination attempt on Trump
Former President Donald Trump wasn’t harmed in Sunday’s apparent assassination attempt as he golfed near his Florida club
By WILL WEISSERT and ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON
Published - Sep 17, 2024, 08:46 AM ET
Last Updated - Dec 16, 2024, 07:10 PM EST
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump wasn’t harmed in Sunday’s apparent assassination attempt as he golfed near his Florida club. But the second attack on his life in barely two months is likely to further unsettle an election cycle already marked by upheaval.
The man suspected in the incident, Ryan Wesley Routh, camped outside the golf course in West Palm Beach with food and a rifle for nearly 12 hours, according to court documents filed Monday. He is accused of lying in wait for the former president before a Secret Service agent opened fire, thwarting the potential attack.
Here are five things to know about what happened and where the investigation stands:
