A second attempt was made on President Trump’s life, just two months after he came within a centimeter of being killed in Butler, Pennsylvania by a Democrat donor named Thomas Crooks.

Yesterday, as President Trump was on the 5th hole of his international golf course in West Palm, Florida, shots were fired at around 1:30 pm. The shooter was later identified as 58-year-old Trump-hater Ryan Wesley Routh. Secret Service shot at Routh after they discovered the muzzle of his rifle poking through the fence line at the golf course.

According to law enforcement, Routh was no more than 500 yards away from Trump and was hiding in shrubbery when he pointed his rifle, reportedly an AK-47, at the former president. He then darted out of the bushes and escaped in a black vehicle, but he was arrested in Martin County, Florida, after a police chase.

Americans were furious to discover Trump’s golf outing was not on his schedule, making them question how the shooter, who has a lengthy criminal history and highly controversial activity on social media, knew that Trump was golfing on his International golf course. Many believe the first and now the second attempt on Trump’s life are part of a conspiracy to take him out before the November election because Kamala cannot beat him in a fair election.

During a press conference today, Martin County, Florida Sheriff Will Snyder suggested Trump’s second assassination attempt yesterday is part of a bigger conspiracy.

From Colin Rugg’s X account:

The comments mirror those made by former assistant FBI director Chris Swecker.

Reporter: Does Ryan Routh have any ties to Martin County?

Snyder: “The answer to my knowledge, the answer is no. I think what we’re finding out is he’s not from this area…”

“Which, of course, raises the bigger question, how does a guy from not here get all the way to Trump International, realize that the president, former president of the United States, is golfing and is able to get a rifle in that vicinity?”

“I think that’s the question the FBI and the Secret Service are laser-focused on today… is this guy part of a conspiracy?”

“Is he a lone gunman?” Sheriff Snyder asked. He continued, “If he’s a lone gunman—–President Trump is that much safer because we have him. But if he’s part of a conspiracy, then this whole thing really takes on an ominous tone.”

Watch:

JUST IN: Martin County Sheriff Will Snyder suggests would-be Trump assass*n Ryan Routh could be part of a bigger conspiracy during a press conference.

The comments mirror those made by former assistant FBI director Chris Swecker.

Reporter: Does Ryan Routh have any ties to… pic.twitter.com/nXBQAFyI3x

— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) September 16, 2024

According to the sheriff, the FBI has taken over the investigation. Does anyone feel safer knowing the FBI has commandeered the investigation from local police?

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Former Republican Congressman Adam Kinzinger has suggested that the MAGA movement is to blame for the second assassination attempt against Donald Trump on Sunday evening.

While the full picture is still emerging, it is now clear that Trump was targeted by a Democrat Party supporter with a long criminal history and obsession with Ukraine.

Trump Would-Be Assassin Ryan Wesley Routh Has Over 100 Criminal Charges, Was Arrested for Possessing a Weapon of Mass Destruction in 2002 — Yet Only Received Probation

Posting on the X, Kinzinger said the MAGA movement had lit the fire that led to violence aimed at the former president.

"Look violent rhetoric is wrong, and has no place," he wrote. "But MAGA pretending they didn’t light this fire is gaslighting to the 100th power. Since Trump showed up our politics has gone to crap. Literally just accused a group of people of eating our pets. So stop."

Look violent rhetoric is wrong, and has no place.

But MAGA pretending they didn’t light this fire is gaslighting to the 100th power. Since Trump showed up our politics has gone to crap.

Literally just accused a group of people of eating our pets.

So stop

— Adam Kinzinger (Slava Ukraini) (@AdamKinzinger) September 16, 2024

Kinzinger later shared a post by Donald Trump Jr. after the unfortunate incident involving Nancy Pelosi's husband Paul.

Leaving this here for no particular reason pic.twitter.com/uiXuHxpZuI

— Adam Kinzinger (Slava Ukraini) (@AdamKinzinger) September 16, 2024

A representative for Illinois, Kinzinger definitely turned on Donald Trump following the January 6th protests and, like his fellow RINO traitor Liz Cheney, was forced to step down from Congress in disgrace.

He has since become an active Democrat Party activist, even giving a speech endorsing Kamala Harris at the recent DNC in Chicago.

Adam Kinzinger, a former Republican congressman, says at the DNC that Donald Trump "has suffocated the soul of the Republican Party."

"Donald Trump is a weak man pretending to be strong. He is a small man pretending to be big, He is a faithless man pretending to be righteous." pic.twitter.com/79wGUFOYQj

— CBS News (@CBSNews) August 23, 2024

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A massive explosion rocked a chemical plant in La Porte, Texas, late this morning, prompting immediate evacuations and sending emergency responders scrambling to contain the inferno.

The La Porte Office of Emergency Management confirmed the incident in a statement on social media, urging nearby residents to leave the area as firefighters battle the blazing pipeline fire.

The La Porte Fire Department has already recommended an urgent evacuation of homes and businesses between Luella and Canada, as thick plumes of black smoke billowed into the sky.

“Emergency responders are responding to a Pipeline Fire near Spencer Hwy and Summerton. The Fire Department is recommending an evacuation between Luella and Canada. Our office will update the community as more information is gathered,” La Porte Office of Emergency Management wrote on Facebook.

WATCH:

WATCH: Pipeline fire burning in La Porte, Texas; nearby areas evacuatedpic.twitter.com/DADkJEH3Cu

— BNO News Live (@BNODesk) September 16, 2024

BREAKING: A chemical plant has exploded in La Porte, Texas. pic.twitter.com/HjYzfbrrSs

— The General (@GeneralMCNews) September 16, 2024

Breaking: A Chemical Plant explosion has happened in La Porte, Texas. No other informations yet. pic.twitter.com/zvZDKsMgYn

— SputnikSpreader (@VasBroughtToX) September 16, 2024

ABC 13’s Courtney Fischer reported live, noting that flames were reaching at least 300 feet into the air as firefighters worked tirelessly to contain the fire.

There is still no word on any injuries, but the situation remains fluid as first responders work through the devastation.

You can watch the live video below:

This is a developing story.

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Is this the beginning of a cover-up or just the initial start of proceedings against a would-be assassin of the most famous man on Earth?

As The Gateway Pundit reported, a second attempt was made on President Trump’s life, just two months after he came within a centimeter of being killed in Butler, Pennsylvania by a Democrat donor named Thomas Crooks.

Shots were fired at the 45th president’s golf club in West Palm Beach on Sunday afternoon at roughly 1:30 pm as he was playing golf with real estate investor Steve Witkoff. The shooter, later identified as 58-year-old Trump hater Ryan Wesley Routh, shoved the muzzle of his rifle through the fence line at the golf course before Secret Service agents opened fire on him.

According to law enforcement, Routh was no more than 500 yards away from Trump and was hiding in shrubbery when he pointed his rifle, reportedly an AK-47, at the former president. He then darted out of the bushes and escaped in a black vehicle, but he was arrested in Martin County.

The Associated Press just a short time ago reported Routh was been charged with two federal gun crimes during his appearance in federal court today: possessing a firearm despite being a convicted felon and possessing a firearm with an obliterated serial number.

It is unclear why he has not been charged with attempting to assassinate the 45th President, despite clear-cut evidence showing he wanted Trump dead. The AP notes it is possible more charges could be levied in the future.

The outlet also noted Routh showed no remorse for his actions and was seen SMILING as he spoke with his public defender.

The AP reported:

Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, faces charges of possessing a firearm despite being a convicted felon and possessing a firearm with an obliterated serial number. Additional and more serious charges are possible as the investigation continues and prosecutors seek an indictment from a grand jury.

Routh appeared briefly in federal court in West Palm Beach, where he answered perfunctory questions about his work status and income. Shackled and wearing a blue jumpsuit, he smiled as he spoke with a public defender and reviewed documents ahead of his initial appearance.

The lawyer declined to comment after the court appearance.

CNN notes it might be difficult to charge Routh with a crime against Trump specifically. Dave Aronberg, state attorney for Palm Beach, Florida, said the distance between Routh and Trump, between 300 to 500 yards, might be too far for the court to be certain Routh was aiming his rifle at Trump.

One can only hope Routh is hit with more charges and never sees the outside of a jail cell again. But readers can be forgiven for thinking this is not a promising initial development.

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In an alarming report released by Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO), whistleblowers have revealed devastating failures by the U.S. Secret Service in preventing an assassination attempt on former President Donald J. Trump at a July rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

The near-fatal incident, which left the former president injured and resulted in the tragic death of a supporter, has raised significant questions about the competency of the Secret Service and other federal agencies tasked with ensuring the safety of high-profile political figures.

In July, Senator Josh Hawley sent a letter to Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas of the Department of Homeland Security highlighting new allegations from a whistleblower regarding the security measures taken at former President Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024.

The letter reads:

“The whistleblower alleges that the USSS repeatedly declined offers from local law enforcement to utilize drone technology to secure the rally. They claim that after the shooting took place, the USSS reversed course and requested local law enforcement to deploy their drone technology to surveil the site in the aftermath of the attack.

According to one whistleblower, the night before the rally, U.S. Secret Service repeatedly denied offers from a local law enforcement partner to utilize drone technology to secure the rally. This means that the technology was both available to USSS and able to be deployed to secure the site. Secret Service said no.

The whistleblower further alleges that after the shooting took place, USSS changed course and asked the local partner to deploy the drone technology to surveil the site in the aftermath of the attack.

It is hard to understand why USSS would decline to use drones when they were offered, particularly given the fact USSS permitted the shooter to overfly the rally area with his own drone mere hours before event.”

In September, Sen. Hawley appeared on Jesse Watters’s show and dropped some more shocking details, this time focused on the lead Secret Service agent during the assassination attempt.

Hawley stated that not only did the agent FAIL at least one of her training exams, but she was also known not to be a quality agent.

Despite this, disgraced former Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle, a close friend of the Biden Crime Family, promoted her anyway.

Hawley described the pattern that had emerged during his conversations with whistleblowers as the Trump rally being “undermanned, understaffed, and lacking people who had experience on it.” He then slammed acting director Ronald Rowe for refusing to tell the truth and disclose all relevant details regarding what happened that fateful day.

“The fact that the director will not level with the American people about what’s going here is just totally unacceptable and unbelievable,” said Hawley.

Earlier this month, Hawley told Jesse Watters of FOX News that the Secret Service was ‘woefully unprepared’ to provide adequate protection.

He added that training is conducted through webinars on “Microsoft Teams”—and at the July rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where Donald Trump narrowly escaped an assassination attempt by a sniper, most of the law enforcement personnel present weren’t even Secret Service agents. They were DHS officers.

Last week, Hawley revealed to Watters that the Department of Homeland Security is ordering the agency to refrain from complying with document requests to Congress. Yes, the Biden regime does not want the truth regarding what happened on July 13 to be unveiled.

“Now I’m told the Department of Homeland Security is pressuring the Secret Service not to comply with document requests by Congress about the Trump assassination attempt. What are they hiding from the American people?” Hawley said.

On Monday, Sen. Hawley released a 22-page whistleblower report detailing the failures of the United States Secret Service.

According to the Communications Director for Hawley, Abigail Jackson, in addition to a thorough examination of previous whistleblower claims uncovered by Senator Hawley, the Hawley Report reveals new, unreported findings from whistleblowers, including:

•Secret Service intelligence units—teams of Secret Service agents paired with state and local law enforcement to handle reports of suspicious persons—were absent from the Butler rally.

•The hospital site where former President Trump received treatment after the shooting was poorly secured, and the hospital site agent could not answer basic questions about site security.

To date, Secret Service and DHS have provided virtually no answers and there remain many outstanding questions, including:

•Who, within the Secret Service or DHS, made the decision to deny counter sniper coverage to the rooftop from which Thomas Crooks shot former President Trump on July 13?

•When will Secret Service or DHS publicly name the lead site agent for the rally and the lead agent for the Butler visit?

•Did the Acting Secret Service Director ever deny resources to the Trump campaign, or USSS sniper teams, as has been reported in the press?

Hawley’s report accuses the Secret Service, DHS, and FBI of “slow-walking” investigations, misleading the public, and refusing to provide answers to Congress.

The report details how these agencies have resisted transparency at every turn, leaving Americans questioning how a known threat could have escalated into a near-fatal attack on a former U.S. president.

You can read the full report here and below:

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