The FBI announced on Sunday that it is looking into what seems to be an “attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.”

After a protective situation at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, Trump reassured supporters through a campaign email that he was “safe and well.”

During a Sunday afternoon press briefing, West Palm Beach Sheriff Ric Bradshaw revealed that a suspect was confronted by a Secret Service agent on the golf course, located about 300-500 yards from Trump. The agent had noticed a rifle barrel protruding through a chain link fence on the edge of the property.

According to Fox News host Sean Hannity, Trump expressed his desire to continue playing golf despite the incident.

The Martin County Sheriff’s Department posted on Facebook, stating they had arrested a person “believed to be connected” to the shooting incident.

This incident occurred on the same day Trump shared a post stating “I hate Taylor Swift” on his Truth Social account, while his running mate, Senator J.D. Vance (R-OH), noted he had “no regrets” regarding false narratives about Haitian migrants that led to several threats in Springfield, Ohio.

The assassination attempt took place at Trump’s primary golf club, which is situated only a few miles from Mar-a-Lago.

Who is the Custodial Suspect?

According to reports from The New York Times, CNN, and Fox News, the suspect in custody has been named as Ryan Wesley Routh. YSL News has not verified the identity independently.

Location of Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach

Trump International Golf Club is situated in West Palm Beach, Florida, around 4.5 miles west of Mar-a-Lago.

This golf club covers about 214 acres of county land located just south of Palm Beach International Airport.

The course is known for its impressive 35-foot-tall rock formations, beautiful waterfalls, and a clubhouse.

Even though Trump owns other golf courses in Jupiter and Miami-Dade County, Trump International is the one he frequents the most during his time at Mar-a-Lago and it serves as the venue for his annual Super Bowl party.

Date of Opening for Trump International Golf Club

Trump International Golf Club opened its doors in 1999.

Designer of Trump International Golf Club

The course at Trump International Golf Club West Palm Beach was designed by Jim Fazio.

Throughout its history, the championship course hosted the LPGA’s ADT Championship and the LPGA Playoffs at the ADT from 2001 until 2008.

Information also sourced from Antonio Fins of the Palm Beach Post.