The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced an alleged attempt on the life of former President Donald Trump. This event occurred on Sunday at his golf resort in Florida, representing the second such incident in the last two months.
Nonetheless, the Trump campaign affirmed that the former President remains unharmed.
Authorities Apprehended the Suspect, Donald Trump Remains Safe
While playing a routine round of golf at Trump International Golf Club, a Secret Service agent noticed a man armed with a rifle concealed in the bushes near the boundary. This was observed as Trump transitioned between the fifth and sixth holes.
Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw detailed that the Secret Service agent, part of a protective advance unit, “immediately confronted the suspect” when he spotted the barrel of the rifle.
Furthermore, officials reported that the suspect was situated between 300 to 500 yards from Trump during the sighting. Following the encounter, the suspect fled in a vehicle, but law enforcement was able to track him down thanks to a crucial tip from a bystander.
“We were able to engage a witness who informed us, ‘I saw the man running from the bushes, he jumped into a black Nissan, and I captured an image of the vehicle and the license plate,’ which was invaluable,” Bradshaw stated.
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Upon receiving alerts, law enforcement in Martin County, located just north of Palm Beach, took the suspect into custody. Officers recovered an AK-47-style rifle equipped with a scope, two backpacks containing ceramic tiles, and a GoPro camera. These items indicate that the act was planned.
The recent attempt comes in the wake of another plot against Trump during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. This series of events has drawn widespread attention and condemnation, including comments from notable figures such as Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla.
As news of the assassination plot spread, it caused a significant reaction in the financial markets. MAGA (TRUMP), a cryptocurrency themed around Trump, experienced a decline of over 12% in its value.
In light of these security threats, the Trump family is preparing to launch World Liberty Financial, a new decentralized finance (DeFi) initiative. Scheduled to be unveiled today, Trump revealed this project last week through a video announcement, generating considerable interest and speculation.
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Initially referred to as “The Defiant Ones,” the project was subsequently renamed World Liberty Financial (WLFI). Recently, Sandy Peng was announced as the newest advisor to the initiative.
“Having been active in the space since 2013, Sandy brings extensive experience as a blockchain investor and operator, scaling an open-source project for social and economic impact to a $2 billion valuation in just three years,” World Liberty Financial announced.
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