A second apparent attempted Trump assassination

The suspect was once convicted of possessing a machine gun

VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Monday, Sep. 16, 2024 THE LATEST For the second time in close to two months, former President Donald Trump has been targeted by a would-be assassin. The FBI said it is investigating the apparent attempted assassination of Trump at his Florida golf course Sunday afternoon. Trump was quickly transported to safety and later thanked Secret Service agents for their quick work on what he called "an interesting day."   According to authorities, Trump was golfing with a friend around 2 p.m. in West Palm Beach when Secret Service agents noticed a rifle sticking out of some shrubbery on the edge of the course, several hundred yards away from the former president. Agents engaged with and fired at the suspect, who was later arrested on a Florida interstate by local authorities. Police have identified him as Ryan Wesley Routh.   "As I have said many times, there is no place for political violence or for any violence ever in our country," President Joe Biden said in a statement. "And I have directed my team to continue to ensure that Secret Service has every resource, capability and protective measure necessary to ensure the former president's continued safety."   Check out MSNBC.com for more updates on this developing story.        SPECIAL COVERAGE Florida officials identify suspect in Trump golf course shooting incident WATCH NOW Man in custody after Trump golf club incident was once convicted of possessing a machine gun WATCH NOW In social media post, suspect suggested Trump was his 'choice' in 2016 WATCH NOW TOP STORIES HAYES BROWN There are alarm bells ringing in Montana. Harris has to plan accordingly. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., is in the toughest race he's faced yet. His fate will likely determine who controls the Senate next year. Read more. JAMES DOWNIE The paradox that bedeviled Democrats for centuries now torments JD Vance A party cannot simultaneously stand for working Americans and shelter racial prejudice. Read more. CLARISSA-JAN LIM In lifting the look of Swift's tour merch, Trump's latest shirt is pure sour grapes The campaign's blatant imitation of Swift's merchandise may suggest Trump is more agitated by her endorsement of Kamala Harris than he lets on. Read more. CHRISTIAN SCHNEIDER Why the Republican Party really needs Kamala Harris to win The vice president and her policies are terrible. But I want her to win, so that a post-Trump conservative party can be reborn. Read more. MORE FROM MSNBC Tonight, Hillary Clinton sits down with Rachel Maddow to discuss the current state of the election and whether she thinks Kamala Harris will be the first female president. Watch The Rachel Maddow Show tomorrow at 9 p.m. ET on MSNBC.  Sunday, Sept. 29, join Symone Sanders Townsend and Melissa Murray for an MSNBC special, "Black Women in America: The Road to 2024." Through conversations with actress Kerry Washington, political strategist Donna Brazile, and more, they'll explore how Black women are thinking about this election and what candidates can do to earn their votes in November. Watch "Black Women in America: The Road to 2024" Sunday, Sept. 29 at 9 p.m. ET on MSNBC and streaming on Peacock.   MSNBC INSIGHTS Have you ever wanted to provide MSNBC with your opinion about their TV programs, documentaries, and digital products, such as MSNBC.com, newsletters, and podcasts? Now is your chance! Join the MSNBC Insights Community.   Download the MSNBC App: 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 PRIVACY | CONTACT | UNSUBSCRIBE