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<p>Fifty-eight-year-old Ryan Wesley Routh, who attempted to assassinate Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Sunday (Sept 15), was on Monday&nbsp;charged with two gun-related crimes in federal court. The incident happened at&nbsp;Trump's golf course in Palm Beach, Florida. The former US president was unharmed.</p>

<p>A report by the news agency Reuters said that more charges against Routh appeared likely,&nbsp;but the initial counts—possession of a firearm as a convicted felon and possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number—would allow authorities to keep him in custody as the investigation continued.</p>

<h2><strong>Four rounds were fired at Routh</strong></h2>

<p>The Secret Service said its agents were accompanying&nbsp;Trump&nbsp;on the golf course when one who was securing holes ahead of&nbsp;Trump&nbsp;spotted a gun barrel in some bushes near the property line.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Multiple agents engaged Routh and&nbsp;fired at least four rounds at him.</p>

<p>The gunman then dropped his AK-47-style rifle, two backpacks, a GoPro camera and other items and fled in a black Nissan car. Routh was later taken into custody.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Routh has two prior convictions, both in North Carolina, according to the criminal complaint: a 2002 conviction for possession of a weapon of mass death and destruction and a 2010 conviction for possession of stolen goods.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The attempt on&nbsp;Trump's life came after he was&nbsp;shot at a campaign rally&nbsp;in Pennsylvania on July 13, sustaining a minor injury to his right ear. The shooter, identified as 20-year-old Thomas Crooks, was shot dead by the Secret Service.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Secret Service under pressure</strong></h2>

<p>The Secret Service is under pressure following the two assassination attempts on Trump. The July 13 attempt on Trump's life led to the resignation of the agency's director,&nbsp;Kimberly Cheatle.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/second-trump-assassination-attempt-us-president-joe-biden-says-secret-service-needs-more-help-759179">Second Trump assassination attempt: US President Joe Biden says Secret Service ‘needs more help’</a></strong></p>

<p>Earlier on Monday, President Joe Biden told reporters that the Secret Service needed more help.</p>

<p>Cheatle's replacement, Acting Director Ronald Rowe, travelled to Florida after Sunday's assassination attempt, according to several news outlets. On July 30, Rowe told&nbsp;Congress that he was "ashamed" of security lapses in the earlier attack.</p>

<h2><strong>US attorney general pledges exhaustive probe&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>On Monday,&nbsp;US Attorney General Merrick Garland vowed&nbsp;to deploy "every available resource" into the probe of Sunday's assassination attempt on Trump.</p>

<p>"We are grateful that the former president is safe.&nbsp;We will work tirelessly to ensure accountability, and we will bring every available resource to bear in this investigation," Garland said in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Fifty-eight-year-old Ryan Wesley Routh, who attempted to assassinate Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Sunday (Sept 15), was on Monday charged with two gun-related crimes in federal court.

Fifty-eight-year-old Ryan Wesley Routh, who attempted to assassinate Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Sunday (Sept 15), was on Monday charged with two gun-related crimes in federal court. The incident happened at Trump's golf course in Palm Beach, Florida. The former US president was unharmed. A report by the news agency Reuters said that more charges against Routh appeared likely, but the initial counts—possession of a firearm as a convicted felon and possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number—would allow authorities to keep him in custody as the investigation continued. Four rounds were fired at Routh The Secret Service said its agents were accompanying Trump on the golf course when one who was securing holes ahead of Trump spotted a gun barrel in some bushes near the property line. Also read | Who is Ryan Wesley Routh, the man who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump? Multiple agents engaged Routh and fired at least four rounds at him. The gunman then dropped his AK-47-style rifle, two backpacks, a GoPro camera and other items and fled in a black Nissan car. Routh was later taken into custody. Routh has two prior convictions, both in North Carolina, according to the criminal complaint: a 2002 conviction for possession of a weapon of mass death and destruction and a 2010 conviction for possession of stolen goods. The attempt on Trump's life came after he was shot at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on July 13, sustaining a minor injury to his right ear. The shooter, identified as 20-year-old Thomas Crooks, was shot dead by the Secret Service. Secret Service under pressure The Secret Service is under pressure following the two assassination attempts on Trump. The July 13 attempt on Trump's life led to the resignation of the agency's director, Kimberly Cheatle. Also read | Second Trump assassination attempt: US President Joe Biden says Secret Service ‘needs more help’ Earlier on Monday, President Joe Biden told reporters that the Secret Service needed more help. Cheatle's replacement, Acting Director Ronald Rowe, travelled to Florida after Sunday's assassination attempt, according to several news outlets. On July 30, Rowe told Congress that he was "ashamed" of security lapses in the earlier attack. US attorney general pledges exhaustive probe On Monday, US Attorney General Merrick Garland vowed to deploy "every available resource" into the probe of Sunday's assassination attempt on Trump. "We are grateful that the former president is safe. We will work tirelessly to ensure accountability, and we will bring every available resource to bear in this investigation," Garland said in a statement. (With inputs from agencies)

Second Trump assassination attempt: Suspect Ryan Routh charged with gun crimes

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<p>United States President Joe Biden said on Monday (Sept 16) that the Secret Service "needs more help" hours after Republican presidential candidate and former president Donald Trump survived a second assassination attempt.</p>

<p>"One thing I want to make clear, the (secret) service needs more help, and I think the Congress should respond to their needs," President Biden told reporters at the White House.</p>

<p>"I think we may need more personnel," Biden added.</p>

<h2><strong>Second attempt to assassinate Trump</strong></h2>

<p>A gunman attempted to assassinate Republican presidential candidate&nbsp;Donald&nbsp;Trump&nbsp;on Sunday at&nbsp;Trump's golf course in Palm Beach, Florida. American media identified the suspect as 58-year-old&nbsp;Ryan Wesley Routh.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-is-ryan-wesley-routh-the-man-who-attempted-to-assassinate-donald-trump-758918">Who is Ryan Wesley Routh, the man who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump?</a></strong></p>

<p>The Secret Service said its agents were accompanying&nbsp;Trump&nbsp;on the golf course when one who was securing holes ahead of&nbsp;Trump&nbsp;spotted a gun barrel in some bushes near the property line.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Multiple agents engaged Routh and&nbsp;fired at least four rounds at him.</p>

<p>The gunman then dropped his AK-47 style rifle, two backpacks, a GoPro camera and other items and fled in a black Nissan car, a report by the news agency Reuters said.</p>

<p>Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw said a witness managed to take a photo of the suspected gunman's car and license plate and gave it to authorities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shortly after, sheriff's deputies in neighbouring Martin County stopped the suspect on Interstate 95 and took Routh into custody.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>'Relieved that Trump was unharmed'</strong></h2>

<p>Moments after the assassination attempt on Trump, Biden said on Sunday he was relieved that the Republican presidential candidate was unharmed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a series of posts on his official X account,&nbsp;Biden&nbsp;said that he had been briefed about the incident and that he had directed his team to ensure the Secret Service has the resources it needs to ensure&nbsp;Trump's safety.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Donald Trump safe after new assassination attempt, suspect arrested</strong></p>

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<p>"I am relieved that the former President is unharmed. There is an active investigation into this incident as law enforcement gathers more details about what happened," Biden said.</p>

<p>The attempt on&nbsp;Trump's life came after he was&nbsp;shot at a campaign rally&nbsp;in Pennsylvania on July 13, sustaining a minor injury to his right ear. The shooter, identified as 20-year-old Thomas Crooks, was shot dead by the Secret Service.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


United States President Joe Biden said on Monday (Sept 16) that the Secret Service "needs more help" hours after Republican presidential candidate and former president Donald Trump survived a second assassination attempt.

United States President Joe Biden said on Monday (Sept 16) that the Secret Service "needs more help" hours after Republican presidential candidate and former president Donald Trump survived a second assassination attempt. "One thing I want to make clear, the (secret) service needs more help, and I think the Congress should respond to their needs," President Biden told reporters at the White House. "I think we may need more personnel," Biden added. Second attempt to assassinate Trump A gunman attempted to assassinate Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Sunday at Trump's golf course in Palm Beach, Florida. American media identified the suspect as 58-year-old Ryan Wesley Routh. Also read | Who is Ryan Wesley Routh, the man who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump? The Secret Service said its agents were accompanying Trump on the golf course when one who was securing holes ahead of Trump spotted a gun barrel in some bushes near the property line. Multiple agents engaged Routh and fired at least four rounds at him. The gunman then dropped his AK-47 style rifle, two backpacks, a GoPro camera and other items and fled in a black Nissan car, a report by the news agency Reuters said. Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw said a witness managed to take a photo of the suspected gunman's car and license plate and gave it to authorities. Shortly after, sheriff's deputies in neighbouring Martin County stopped the suspect on Interstate 95 and took Routh into custody. 'Relieved that Trump was unharmed' Moments after the assassination attempt on Trump, Biden said on Sunday he was relieved that the Republican presidential candidate was unharmed. In a series of posts on his official X account, Biden said that he had been briefed about the incident and that he had directed his team to ensure the Secret Service has the resources it needs to ensure Trump's safety. Also watch | Donald Trump safe after new assassination attempt, suspect arrested × "I am relieved that the former President is unharmed. There is an active investigation into this incident as law enforcement gathers more details about what happened," Biden said. The attempt on Trump's life came after he was shot at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on July 13, sustaining a minor injury to his right ear. The shooter, identified as 20-year-old Thomas Crooks, was shot dead by the Secret Service. (With inputs from agencies)

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