Staff Reports
A shocking incident unfolded in sunny West Palm Beach, Florida, where former President Donald Trump was enjoying a pleasant day on the golf course. Just when one thought the biggest drama might be a missed putt, gunshots rang out near Trump’s International Golf Club, leading to what the FBI is now investigating as an attempted assassination of the 45th President of the United States.
BREAKING 🚨 CNN reports officials believe the shots fired at Trump International Golf Club were intended for Trump and police found a backpack with AK-47 and a GoPro camera near Trump's golf course in Florida.pic.twitter.com/l603vrQbmn
— Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) September 15, 2024
The drama commenced shortly before 2 p.m., as reports emerged of a suspicious character wielding what appeared to be a weapon. Fortunately, the ever-vigilant Secret Service jumped into action, securing Trump’s safety by whisking him away while they dealt with the situation at hand. An agent opened fire on the suspect, who worked to escape the scene like someone realizing they forgot to pay the tab at a fancy restaurant. The man, later identified as Ryan Wesley Ruth, exhibited a calm demeanor—perhaps too calm—considering the circumstances, but was nonetheless apprehended by authorities.
Further investigation revealed that a Russian-made AK-47 was found at the scene, proving once again that the world of high-stakes golf is more dangerous than it appears. Local law enforcement quickly embraced their role and passed Ruth off to the FBI like an unwanted holiday fruitcake, while bomb-sniffing dogs ensured no one was going to level the entire vicinity with explosives. It didn’t take long for local authorities to close roads, under the watchful eye of Governor Ron DeSantis, who is relentless in his commitment to keeping Florida safe, even from rogue golf balls.
Again folks!
SHOTS FIRED at Trump Golf Course in West Palm Beach, Florida.
An AK-47 was discovered in the bushes, per local law enforcement. The Trump campaign has released a statement confirming former President Trump is safe.
A suspect has reportedly been apprehended. pic.twitter.com/FwRfrO3v6y
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) September 15, 2024
In the aftermath, the fallout was truly concerning. Senator Lindsey Graham stepped up, affirming that Trump was in high spirits despite the chaos—proving once more that nothing can keep the former president down. He remains more resolute than ever, prepared to take on radical forces undermining America’s values, one golf swing at a time. Meanwhile, the White House expressed relief regarding Trump’s safety while likely stumbling over themselves to ensure they didn’t have to send snarky tweets about the incident.
As this story develops—because when does a potential assassination ever truly resolve in one day—there are serious questions that need answers. Why was this individual carrying a weapon so near the former president? What deeper motivations might have been at play? Democrats may be engaged in a wild goose chase, attempting to distance completely from any implication of involvement, as if they could spin this quiet day on the greens into some sort of political theater. As always, however, truth tends to pierce through the chaff, and this incident may provide enough fuel for more than just political fodder—it could get the nation thinking about security at the highest levels, especially for a figure as polarized as Trump.
