Secret Service warns it's overstretched after second Trump assassination bid

Secret Service warns it's overstretched after second Trump assassination bid

SHOCKING bodycam footage has captured the moment Ryan Wesley Routh was arrested after attempting to assassinate Donald Trump.

Routh, 58, was caught after Secret Service agents spotted a rifle poking out of some bushes at Trump's West Palm Beach golf club in Florida on Sunday.

The ex-US president, 78, was rushed to safety as Secret Service agents opened fire on a gunman brandishing an AK-47 in nearby bushes.

Routh was within 500 yards of Trump when he was spotted and fled the scene in an SUV before being captured by police.

Records show the suspect also spent nearly 12 hours near the golf course before being confronted.

Pictures show Routh smirking following his arrest, as cops described him as "calm and emotionless" during his detainment on Sunday.

The would-be Trump killer made his first appearance in a federal court on Monday morning where he was charged with federal gun crimes.

Routh faces two charges: possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number.

If found guilty, officials say he faces up to 15 years in prison for the first charge and a possible five-year sentence on the second charge.

A bond hearing has been scheduled for September 23, and a probable cause hearing has been set for September 30, depending on whether the government secures an indictment on the charges.

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[GaryMarinkovich]

Quit making excuses. You took an oath. Do your dam job
Or let the military handel it

[richardstevens]

That’s not what I heard him say and I saw the whole thing on CNN

[stru]

“This was an off the record movement … it wasn’t on his schedule … he wasn’t supposed to have gone there in the first place” … is it me, or is this a less than subtle way of asking how the hell the shooter knew exactly when and where to be 🤷🏼‍♂️
This has left me 100% convinced neither of these 2 shooters were lone wolves. They had handlers and specific information although I get the impression the 2nd attempt was rushed due to the unexpected failure in July.

Back in July I posted this comment:
“Think outside the box… specifically outside the domestic US sphere … which nation has the most to lose if Trump wins ? … which nation has a proven track record of assassinations and covert support of terrorism against its enemies … awash with billions of dollars from the West and a proven track record of corruption … Think outside the box … 🤔=🇺🇦”
I continue to stand by this comment.

[MaxMurkel]

Why does USA waste tax-money for that guy ? He should pay for himself. Nobody in CIA likes to work for that bully...

[Ubique]

Too many bosses not enough grunts. Just as all government departments.

[tatiannaannunaki]

…more like, told to stand down like in Butler PA…if the SS weren’t complicit, why did they fire the counter sniper for unaliving the shooter, against his orders of NOT to shoot…

[kevinpoole]

Perhaps, the candidates should be more judicious with their choice of movement.

[PhotoFlight]

Maybe if TFG wasn't making the Secret Service pay premium prices when staying at HIS properties they could afford to hire more agents. Just saying.

[pilot]

What means "In God We Trust"?

[micburns]

Maybe he was just squirrel nest hunting 😬

[pammeath]

It's either we invest OR get rid of the Electoral College and let us the People of the United States of America choose our own leaders!

[Rocket_scientist_]

Perhaps trump should just avoid public appearances for a while… he’s costing the American taxpayers too much money. I would rather see that money go toward literally ANYTHING ELSE.

[guljabar]

Kindly please bring peace in all world