On September 15, 2024, a third assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump occurred at his golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida. The suspect, Ryan Wesley Routh, was arrested after Secret Service agents fired at him. No injuries were reported.
This incident follows two earlier attempts in 2024: one on July 13 at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where Trump was injured in the ear, and another on July 18 at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which was thwarted by law enforcement.
The United States has a long history of political violence, including the assassinations of Presidents Abraham Lincoln in 1865, James A. Garfield in 1881, William McKinley in 1901, and John F. Kennedy in 1963. Attempts were also made on Presidents Andrew Jackson, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry S. Truman, Gerald Ford, and Ronald Reagan.
Political violence remains a concern, with experts noting increased polarization and threats against public figures. The Secret Service has enhanced security measures for current and former presidents.
