U.S. Federal Police: Shooting Incident Near Trump Appears to Be an 'Assassination Attempt'

The New York Post reported, citing law enforcement sources in the U.S., that Donald Trump, the former President of the United States and Republican candidate for the 2024 presidential election, is safe after two individuals shot at each other outside his golf club in Florida on Sunday. Trump's campaign issued a statement confirming his safety without providing further details. The New York Post also reported that sources indicated Trump was never in danger. Donald Trump was injured in the ear during a failed assassination attempt at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on July 13, an event that led to widespread reactions and the resignation of the head of the U.S. Secret Service. The FBI has stated that their investigation into the suspect arrested in connection with the shooting near Trump suggests it may have been an assassination attempt. The suspect was quickly apprehended after the shooting. The New York Post and Fox News reported, citing informed sources, that the arrested individual is identified as Ryan Wesley Ruth, 58, currently residing in Hawaii, with several police records. According to officials, he abandoned his weapon and fled in an SUV, later being arrested in a neighboring county of West Palm Beach. Officials are not authorized to discuss ongoing investigations and spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity. CBS reported, citing unnamed police sources, that Secret Service agents noticed a man aiming his gun at the golf course and a location where Trump was reportedly present. According to sources from this reputable American news network, U.S. Secret Service agents immediately fired at this man, who was apprehended while attempting to flee the scene, and his weapon was confiscated. Reports indicate that the weapon used by the suspect was similar to an AK-47. Meanwhile, Kamala Harris, the U.S. Vice President and Trump's Democratic election rival, quickly expressed in a statement on social media that she is glad the former president was unharmed. Harris emphasized that 'violence has no place in the United States.' J.D. Vance, Trump's election partner who would become Vice President if he wins the election on November 5, also stated he spoke with Trump and described his spirits as good. Moments later, Trump emailed his campaign donors, stating, 'Before rumors get out of control, I want you to hear from me that I am safe and well.' He added that nothing would slow him down, saying, 'I will never give up. I will always love you.' Steve Herman, a Voice of America reporter, quoted the West Palm Beach police chief as saying the shooter was less than 500 meters away from Trump. The U.S. has formally charged a Pakistani accused of attempting to hire a 'hitman' on behalf of the Islamic Republic. The acting head of the U.S. Secret Service stated that the failures that allowed the assassination attempt on Trump were 'indefensible.' The resignation of the head of the U.S. Secret Service; Joe Biden thanked Kimberly Cheatle for her services. The chairman of the Senate National Security Committee announced the start of bipartisan investigations into the failed assassination of Trump.