Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) announced on Sunday that his state would launch a separate investigation into the second assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump.
"The State of Florida will be conducting its own investigation regarding the attempted assassination at Trump International Golf Club," DeSantis wrote on X. "The people deserve the truth about the would-be assassin and how he was able to get within 500 yards of the former president and current GOP nominee."
The State of Florida will be conducting its own investigation regarding the attempted assassination at Trump International Golf Club.
— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) September 16, 2024
The people deserve the truth about the would be assassin and how he was able to get within 500 yards of the former president and current GOP…
Following the news of a second attempt on Trump's life in two months, President Joe Biden broke his silence after 58-year-old Ryan Wesley Routh attempted to assassinate Trump.
The president condemned the “political violence,” saying he will do everything to ensure Secret Service agents continue to protect Trump’s safety.
“A suspect is in custody, and I commend the work of the Secret Service and their law enforcement partners for their vigilance and their efforts to keep the former President and those around him safe,” Biden said.
I have been briefed by my team regarding what federal law enforcement is investigating as a possible assassination attempt of former President Trump today.
— President Biden (@POTUS) September 16, 2024
A suspect is in custody, and I commend the work of the Secret Service and their law enforcement partners for their…
I am relieved that the former President is unharmed.
— President Biden (@POTUS) September 16, 2024
There is an active investigation into this incident as law enforcement gathers more details about what happened.
The president said he was “relieved” that Trump had been “unharmed,” reiterating the need for unity within the nation.
“There is an active investigation into this incident as law enforcement gathers more details about what happened,” Biden continued. “As I have said many times, there is no place for political violence or for any violence ever in our country, and I have directed my team to continue to ensure that the Secret Service has every resource, capability, and protective measure necessary to ensure the former President’s continued safety.”
Earlier in the day, Vice President Kamala Harris confirmed that she had been briefed on the incident, echoing similar remarks of Biden’s.
I have been briefed on reports of gunshots fired near former President Trump and his property in Florida, and I am glad he is safe. Violence has no place in America.
— Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) September 15, 2024