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Trump Suspected Assassination Attempt Compilation: Bitcoin Rises Then Falls, Financial Markets Show No Significant Reaction

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September 16, 2024
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Trump Reportedly Survives Another Assassination Attempt

PANews reports on September 16th that Donald Trump may have survived another assassination attempt, according to Jin Shi (a Chinese financial news platform):

  1. Around 1:30 PM local time on Saturday, gunshots were fired near Trump's owned golf club in Florida.

  2. Secret Service agents found a man armed with a rifle near the fence of Trump's golf course. They exchanged gunfire with the suspect, firing at least four shots. It is not yet clear if the suspect fired back.

  3. Trump was playing golf when the shots were fired. He was immediately escorted to safety in a golf cart and taken to the club's clubhouse. No one was injured.

  4. A witness claimed to have seen a man running from the bushes and jumping into a black SUV. The witness captured pictures of the suspect's vehicle and license plate.

  5. The suspect's SUV was stopped on I-95 in Martin County, and the man was apprehended. The police are seeking confirmation from witnesses to confirm the correct arrest.

  6. After the shooting, police discovered an AK-47 rifle, two backpacks, and a GoPro camera in the bushes near the golf course. The AK-47 reportedly had a scope attached.

  7. The White House issued a statement on the shooting: Biden and Harris have been briefed on the incident and are relieved that Trump is safe.

  8. Trump responded: "I was playing golf when the shots were fired. I'm fine, the Secret Service did a great job."

  9. Palm Beach County, Florida law enforcement officials said that Trump was approximately 400-500 yards (365.76-457.2 meters) away from the shooter during the shooting.

  10. The FBI is investigating the incident as a potential "attempted assassination" of Trump.

  11. Some U.S. officials believe the suspect was targeting Trump.

  12. The suspect has been identified as Ryan Wesley Routh, a 58-year-old white male.

  13. Lawmakers from both parties have urged for increased security measures for Trump.

  14. Financial markets have shown no significant reaction to the event. Bitcoin initially rose before falling, while gold remained unchanged.

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