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2024 - 9 - 16

When Golf Goes Rogue: Trump’s Hectic Day on the Green!

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A rifle at the golf club? You won’t believe the drama that unfolded when an apparent assassination attempt on Trump turned his day into a complete fairway fiasco!

In what can only be described as a bizarre twist of events, former President Donald Trump found himself at the center of an apparent assassination attempt at his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida. As he enjoyed a sunny day on the fairways, a man armed with a rifle was spotted aiming at him, sending security into a frenzy. Thankfully, the quick response from the local authorities ensured Trump was whisked away to safety while the suspect was apprehended. This incident raises many eyebrows—how does a simple golf outing turn into a scene straight out of an action movie?

The situation unfolded much like a thriller. Witnesses reported seeing the gunman, later identified as 58-year-old Ryan Wesley Routh, who told the media afterwards that he had deep-seated motivations linked to the Ukraine conflict. One can't help but wonder whether attempting to take out a former president on the golf course is a new sport in itself! As more details are uncovered, the FBI is meticulously piecing together Routh's motives and connections, leaving many to speculate if there's a broader plot at play.

What’s even more shocking is the fact that Routh is a passionate supporter of Ukraine’s fight, having even stated in the past about wanting to recruit Afghan soldiers to engage in the battle there. It raises questions about what drives someone to act out in such a drastic way—could passion ever justify pistols? As the investigation unfolds, it seems the FBI will have more pieces to the puzzle than initially anticipated. One can’t help but compare this drama with an unexpected plot twist in a soap opera!

Through the lens of humor, one could say Trump’s golf game went from 'swing and putt' to 'dodge and duck' in mere moments. Let’s hope his next round is filled with birdies instead of bullets! In a curious attempt to draw a correlation between politics and unexpected events, this incident highlights how rapidly American politics can shift from mundane to menacing, painting a vivid picture of modern-day intrigue—a classic thriller that writes itself as history unfolds.

In conclusion, if there’s a takeaway from this wild episode, it’s a reminder of the unpredictability of life, along with the fact that golf is meant to be a sport of leisure but seems to have made room for thrillers as well. Keep your nine iron handy because you never know when a golf course may turn into a scene from a suspenseful movie! When it comes to former presidents, it seems that they can’t even get a par without unforeseen drama!

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Trump was targeted in apparent 'attempted assassination,' the FBI ... (NPR)

Former President Trump was the target of what the FBI said “appears to be an attempted assassination” at his West Palm Beach golf club.

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Donald Trump safe and suspect held after man spotted with rifle (BBC News)

A gunman pointed a rifle at the former president on his Florida golf course, in what the FBI calls an apparent assassination attempt.

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Trump golf club shooting: what we know so far about apparent ... (The Guardian)

Donald Trump said he was safe after what the FBI said appeared to be an assassination attempt at the former US president's West Palm Beach golf club.

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FBI probes second apparent Donald Trump assassination attempt (Financial Times)

Republican ex-president is safe after potential gunman apprehended in Florida.

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Donald Trump updates: FBI probing 'assassination attempt' at golf ... (Aljazeera.com)

These were the updates on an incident involving a gunman at former US President Donald Trump's Florida golf course.

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Son of suspect speaks after apparent Trump assassination attempt ... (The Guardian)

Oran Routh says dad, accused of targeting ex-president for unknown motivations, was passionate about Ukraine cause.

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What we know about the Trump attack and the suspect (BBC News)

Former President Donald Trump was rushed to safety on Sunday after what the FBI called an apparent assassination attempt at Trump's golf course in West Palm ...

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What we know about the Trump attack and the suspect (BBC News)

Former President Donald Trump was rushed to safety on Sunday after what the FBI called an apparent assassination attempt at Trump's golf course in West Palm ...

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Trump targeted in apparent assassination attempt, FBI investigating (Axios)

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FirstFT: Trump safe after suspected assassination attempt at golf club (Financial Times)

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Suspected Gunman at Trump Golf Course Said He Was Willing to ... (The New York Times)

Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, told The New York Times in 2023 that he had traveled to Ukraine and wanted to recruit Afghan soldiers to fight there.

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What We Know About the Apparent Assassination Attempt Against ... (The New York Times)

Secret Service agents fired on a man who had a rifle and was hiding in bushes around a Trump golf club in Florida, officials said. Former President Donald J.

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Donald Trump: How apparent assassination attempt unfolded... in ... (BBC News)

Donald Trump has been targeted in an alleged assassination attempt, for the second time in a matter of months.

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Trump's close call (Axios)

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Trump potential assassination attempt live: FBI probes 'suspect ... (Aljazeera.com)

FBI says it is investigating 'what appears to be an attempted assassination' of Trump at his Florida golf resort.

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Biden says Secret Service 'needs more help' after second Trump ... (The Guardian)

President calls for more security resources for Secret Service after second apparent assassination attempt on Trump in two months.

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Suspected Trump Gunman Was Once Charged With Possession of ... (WIRED)

Ryan Wesley Routh, the suspected gunman involved in an apparent assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump at the Trump International Golf Club ...

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Who is Ryan Wesley Routh, suspect in Trump assassination attempt? (BBC News)

He appears to have mixed politics and a history of support for Ukraine - as well as a number of legal issues.

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The world should breathe a sigh of relief that Donald Trump wasn't ... (The Guardian)

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Suspect charged with gun offenses over apparent Trump ... (The Guardian)

Urgent investigations begin into how alleged would-be assassin was able to get so close to former US president.

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Here's what we know about the suspect in Trump's apparent ... (NPR)

Ryan Wesley Routh's digital footprint paints a picture of a disillusioned former Trump voter who took up an impassioned defense of Ukraine.

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Who is Ryan Wesley Routh, suspect in Trump assassination attempt? (BBC News)

He appears to have mixed politics and a history of support for Ukraine - as well as a number of legal issues.

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Suspected Trump attacker faces federal gun charges (Financial Times)

Ryan Wesley Routh, of Hawaii, was charged on Monday with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and possession and receipt of a firearm with an ...

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What to Know About the Second Apparent Assassination Attempt on ... (TIME)

The former President was unharmed, and a suspect has been charged after shots were fired while Donald Trump was golfing in Florida.

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Live updates on second apparent Trump assassination attempt (CBS News)

Ryan Wesley Routh, the suspect in the apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a Florida golf course, was charged with two firearm ...

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'Almost like people expected this': Will latest Trump brush affect US ... (Aljazeera.com)

Another suspected assassination attempt reminds voters of July incident, with effects on the US election hard to gauge.

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Suspect's Self-Published Book Assails Trump, Hinting at Approval of ... (The New York Times)

The book, “Ukraine's Unwinnable War,” calls the former president a “buffoon” and vents anger over Iran, but saves its most vitriolic language for President ...

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Shots fired and 'rather quick golf carts': Trump tells the story (The Washington Post)

The former president talks about the chaotic moments following Sunday's gunfire at his Florida golf club.

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Donald Trump Rolls Out World Liberty Financial, a New Crypto ... (The New York Times)

In a livestream, Donald Trump formally introduced World Liberty Financial, a crypto venture led by two digital currency entrepreneurs with little experience ...

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New details of Trump family crypto project released, including who ... (CNBC)

World Liberty Financial is expected to operate as a crypto banking platform.

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Trump launches another business full of potential risks and conflicts ... (CNN)

Donald Trump and his children unveiled a new cryptocurrency business Monday in a virtual address from his Mar-a-Lago estate, the latest venture that stands ...

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Suspect Never Took a Shot at Trump but Hid Undetected for 12 Hours (The New York Times)

Ryan W. Routh was charged with two federal gun crimes a day after Secret Service agents fired on him as he pointed a rifle toward the golf course where ...

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Trump recounts apparent assassination attempt as new details ... (The Guardian)

In his first event since the incident on Sunday, Trump praised the Secret Service and the civilian who reported vehicle details of suspect Ryan Wesley ...

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Trump shooting attempt suspect was near golf course for 12 hours ... (BBC News)

Ryan Routh, 58, was earlier charged with federal gun crimes having allegedly been seen with a rifle at the former president's golf course.

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Donald Trump promotes sons' crypto company World Liberty Financial (Financial Times)

Donald Trump and his sons are promoting a new crypto platform as the Republican presidential nominee courts the digital asset sector just 50 days before the ...

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Hear Donald Trump recount second apparent assassination attempt ... (CNN)

Former President Donald Trump went live on X, publicly recounting Sunday's apparent assassination attempt against him in detail for the first time.

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Trump says he was bundled into golf cart after shots rang out (BBC News)

The ex-president details the moment Secret Service agents opened fire on a man suspected of plotting an attack.

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Trump's golf partner recalls moment Secret Service dived on him ... (NBC News)

A golfing partner of Donald Trump has described the dramatic moment he heard gunshots and saw Secret Service agents dive on top of the former president ...

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Complex political past of suspect in Trump's apparent 2nd ... (NPR)

Ryan Routh, the suspect in the Trump apparent assassination attempt, has a colored digital footprint. The former Trump supporter showed a strong interest in ...

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Trump launches new cryptocurrency venture but declines to share ... (The Guardian)

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How to 'make finance great again': Trump's new cryptocurrency debuts (Euronews)

Former President Donald Trump launched a new crypto platform, World Liberty Financial, on Monday evening, 50 days before Election Day.

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Trump apparent assassination attempt: What to know (The Associated Press)

Former President Donald Trump wasn't harmed in Sunday's apparent assassination attempt as he golfed near his Florida club.

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Secret Service admits it did not search the perimeter of Trump's golf ... (The Guardian)

Suspected gunman lurked for nearly 12 hours undetected in apparent second assassination attempt.

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How will the apparent attempt on Trump's life change the campaign? (Financial Times)

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