Imagine a quiet golf course turning into a potential killing field—shocking testimony reveals how close President Donald Trump came to tragedy at his own West Palm Beach club.
AP News reported that on September 15, 2024, an alleged assassination attempt unfolded at Trump International Golf Club in Florida, where Ryan Routh now stands trial for targeting the former president during a round of golf, as detailed in ongoing proceedings at the Fort Pierce federal courthouse.
Before this chilling incident, evidence suggests Routh scoped out another Trump-related location. A detective from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office testified that a man matching Routh’s description was seen at Palm Beach International Airport roughly a week prior, lingering in an atrium to watch a Trump plane depart.
Security footage captured this individual driving into the garage, observing the aircraft, and then leaving without a word.
Routh’s actions at the airport raise eyebrows about premeditation. Why would someone loiter just to watch a plane if not driven by fixation? It’s a question that cuts through the progressive haze of excusing odd behavior as mere coincidence.
Fast forward to September 15, and the scene at Trump International Golf Club paints a darker picture. FBI Special Agent Nicholas Schnelle described a hiding spot along the fence near the sixth hole, a mere 126 feet from the green, cloaked by vegetation and offering a clear line of sight.
“It’s close and unobstructed,” Schnelle testified, underscoring the terrifying advantage this position gave a potential shooter.
If that doesn’t send a shiver down your spine, consider how easily a determined individual could exploit such a spot while bureaucrats debate “gun control” instead of personal responsibility.
The weapon recovered—an SKS rifle—boasts an effective range of about 350 meters, nearly ten times the distance to the target area.
Schnelle noted a competent marksman could strike a human-sized target at that range with basic sights, let alone with the scope found at the scene. This wasn’t a haphazard plan; it was a calculated threat.
Thankfully, a Secret Service agent intervened before disaster struck. The agent spotted Routh aiming his rifle and fired, forcing him to drop the weapon and flee without pulling the trigger. It’s a stark reminder of the bravery standing between chaos and our leaders.
A witness later corroborated the agent’s account, spotting someone fleeing after hearing gunfire. From a police helicopter, this witness identified Routh as the suspect, leading to his arrest on a nearby interstate.
Routh has pleaded not guilty to charges including attempting to assassinate a major presidential candidate, assaulting a federal officer, and firearm violations. Now representing himself in court, he plans to call a firearms expert and character witnesses, though he remains cagey about testifying personally.
The trial, overseen by U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, has reached its sixth day of testimony as prosecutors build their case. They anticipate wrapping up soon, with Routh’s defense set to begin shortly after. It’s a courtroom drama with stakes as high as the nation’s safety.
Reflecting on a prior incident, testimony recalled another assassination attempt on Trump just nine weeks earlier during a campaign event in Pennsylvania.
A gunman fired eight shots, grazing Trump’s ear, before being neutralized by a Secret Service counter sniper. These repeated threats highlight a troubling pattern in an era where political violence is too often downplayed by certain agendas.
Back in Florida, Routh’s cross-examination tactics reveal a dismissive attitude. When questioning Detective Kenny Smith about the airport incident, he flippantly asked if watching planes was a crime. That quip might play well in a culture obsessed with personal “freedoms” over accountability, but it dodges the sinister context of his actions.
As this trial unfolds, the nation watches a man accused of plotting against a figure who, for many, embodies resistance to overreaching elites.
The evidence—from the ideal sniper’s perch to suspicious airport lurking—paints a damning picture, even if some would rather blame “systemic issues” than individual intent.