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2024 - 9 - 16

From Golf to Gripes: Trump Faces Assassination Attempt and Swift Drama!

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Donald Trump finds himself in the crosshairs of an assassination attempt while ranting about Taylor Swift's political moves!

Former President Donald Trump faced a terrifying moment at his West Palm Beach golf course when he was targeted in what the FBI describes as an apparent assassination attempt. Security detail spotted a gunman with a rifle, and following a dramatic scene, the suspect was apprehended. Fortunately, Trump was reported safe after the incident, which sent shockwaves through the nation and reignited discussions about threats to public figures.

Amid the chaos of the potential assassination attempt, things got even more scandalous when Trump took to social media to express his disdain for pop icon Taylor Swift. In a surprising outburst, Trump wrote, "I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!" after the pop star announced her support for Kamala Harris in the upcoming presidential election. The unexpected feud has stirred up quite the buzz on social media, drawing attention not just to Trump's safety, but to his public interactions with celebrities.

As the FBI investigates this almost movie-like storyline of a golf course confrontation and celebrity drama, people are left wondering about the motivations behind the suspect's actions and Trump's unexpected reaction to Swift’s endorsement. Oran Routh, son of the detained suspect, mentioned that his dad was passionate about the Ukraine cause, which leaves many speculating about possible political motivations tied to target choices.

While this bizarre series of events has caught the public's attention, it's important to realize that political tensions run deep in today's media landscape, from physical threats against leaders to celebrity endorsements influencing public opinion. Trump's celebrity status makes him a notable target, both politically and socially, and while he may not want to be associated with Taylor Swift, his tirade has only added fuel to the fire of an already intriguing narrative!

Interestingly, this isn't the first time Trump has found himself in threatening situations. In a world where politics and celebrity collide, it truly seems that the drama never ends. Additionally, many fans of both Trump and Taylor Swift are left wondering if this feud will escalate, or if it will just be a passing comment in the grand circus of political campaigning!

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Donald Trump safe and suspect held after man spotted with rifle (BBC News)

A gunman pointed a rifle at the former president on his Florida golf course, in what the FBI calls an apparent assassination attempt.

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Trump was targeted in apparent 'attempted assassination,' the FBI ... (NPR)

Former President Trump was the target of what the FBI said “appears to be an attempted assassination” at his West Palm Beach golf club.

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Trump golf club shooting: what we know so far about apparent ... (The Guardian)

Donald Trump said he was safe after what the FBI said appeared to be an assassination attempt at the former US president's West Palm Beach golf club.

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FBI probes second apparent Donald Trump assassination attempt (Financial Times)

Republican ex-president is safe after potential gunman apprehended in Florida.

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Son of suspect speaks after apparent Trump assassination attempt ... (The Guardian)

Oran Routh says dad, accused of targeting ex-president for unknown motivations, was passionate about Ukraine cause.

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Donald Trump updates: FBI probing 'assassination attempt' at golf ... (Aljazeera.com)

These were the updates on an incident involving a gunman at former US President Donald Trump's Florida golf course.

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What we know about person detained in what FBI calls an ... (CNN)

CNN's Kyung Lah reports on the person detained in connection with what the FBI is calling an apparent attempted assassination of former President Donald ...

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What we know about the Trump attack and the suspect (BBC News)

Former President Donald Trump was rushed to safety on Sunday after what the FBI called an apparent assassination attempt at Trump's golf course in West Palm ...

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Trump targeted in apparent assassination attempt, FBI investigating (Axios)

Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump, speaks during a campaign rally at. Former President Trump speaks in Las Vegas, Nevada, ...

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FirstFT: Trump safe after suspected assassination attempt at golf club (Financial Times)

Also in today's newsletter, Berlin not told of UniCredit bid invitation and Russia state banks expand into Ukraine.

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Donald Trump Rages at Taylor Swift: 'I Hate Taylor Swift!' (Variety)

Donald Trump issued a new attack on Taylor Swift after she endorsed Kamala Harris for president, writing on Truth Social, "I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!"

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Trump says 'I hate Taylor Swift' after pop star endorses Harris (NPR)

Former President Donald Trump has declared himself very much not a Swiftie. Days after Taylor Swift endorsed Kamala Harris for president, the Republican ...

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Trump safe after new assassination attempt, suspect arrested (Reuters)

Secret Service agents spotted and fired on a gunman in some bushes near the property line of the golf course. The suspect left an AK-47-style assault rifle ...

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'I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT' Trump posts on social media (INQUIRER.net)

The post came as a surprise, even from the provocative Donald Trump: "I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!" the former president said Sunday.

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What We Know About the Apparent Assassination Attempt Against ... (The New York Times)

Secret Service agents fired on a man who had a rifle and was hiding in bushes around a Trump golf club in Florida, officials said. Former President Donald J.

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What we know about the second apparent assassination attempt on ... (ABC News)

The FBI says Donald Trump was the target of what appears to be an attempted assassination at his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida. This is what we ...

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Suspect in custody following second apparent assassination attempt ... (Aljazeera.com)

White House says US President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris 'relieved' that Donald Trump is unharmed. Donald Trump. Republican presidential nominee ...

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Trump thanks 'outstanding' law enforcement after apparent ... (ABC News)

Former President Donald Trump thanked law enforcement for their "incredible" response to what the FBI has described as an assassination attempt.

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Trump thanks Secret Service - but is he protected enough? (BBC News)

The suspected gunman - named by US media as Ryan Routh - was spotted by agents in the bushes of Trump's golf course on Sunday afternoon in Florida. The ...

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Trump potential assassination attempt live: FBI probes 'suspect ... (Aljazeera.com)

FBI says it is investigating 'what appears to be an attempted assassination' of Trump at his Florida golf resort.

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Trump 'assassination attempt' unleashes flood of misinformation on ... (CNBC)

An apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump has garnered mass attention from Chinese citizens, including conspiracy theories and criticism of U.S. ...

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Trump safe after possible assassination attempt (GZERO Media)

Law enforcement officers on the scene after reports of shots fired outside Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump's Trump ...

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Suspect charged with gun offenses over apparent Trump ... (The Guardian)

Urgent investigations begin into how alleged would-be assassin was able to get so close to former US president.

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2nd apparent assassination attempt on Trump: Everything we know ... (NPR)

The FBI is investigating a second apparent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump Sunday. The gunman was about 300 to 500 yards from Trump ...

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The world should breathe a sigh of relief that Donald Trump wasn't ... (The Guardian)

The former president's sudden passing would create an unprecedented, certainly unpredictable and possibly anarchic political vacuum, says foreign affairs ...

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Here's what we know about the suspect in Trump's apparent ... (NPR)

Ryan Wesley Routh's digital footprint paints a picture of a disillusioned former Trump voter who took up an impassioned defense of Ukraine.

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A Second Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump (The New York Times)

For the second time in just over two months, federal officials say, a man armed with a rifle attempted to assassinate Donald Trump. A Secret Service agent ...

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Here's everything we know about the apparent assassination ... (NPR)

Former President Donald Trump was targeted in what “appears to be an attempted assassination” on Sunday afternoon, the FBI says. A suspect — Ryan Wesley ...

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Live updates on second apparent Trump assassination attempt (CBS News)

Ryan Wesley Routh, the suspect in the apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a Florida golf course, was charged with two firearm ...

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Trump apparent assassination attempt: What to know (The Associated Press)

Former President Donald Trump wasn't harmed by Sunday's apparent assassination attempt as he golfed near his Florida club, the second such attack on his ...

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Ryan Routh charged with gun crimes in Trump assassination attempt (Reuters)

More charges appear likely, but the initial counts will allow authorities to keep him in custody during the investigation.

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Trump golf course suspect may have been at scene 12 hours, per ... (The Washington Post)

The suspect in a possible assassination attempt against Donald Trump appears to have been near Trump's golf course 12 hours before a Secret Service agent ...

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'Almost like people expected this': Will latest Trump brush affect US ... (Aljazeera.com)

Another suspected assassination attempt reminds voters of July incident, with effects on the US election hard to gauge.

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Suspected Trump attacker faces federal gun charges (Financial Times)

Ryan Wesley Routh, of Hawaii, was charged on Monday with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and possession and receipt of a firearm with an ...

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Trump suspect told Iran 'you are free to assassinate Trump' in ... (ABC News)

The suspect in what the FBI has called an "attempted assassination" of former President Donald Trump, Ryan Wesley Routh, suggested Iran should feel "free to ...

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Shots fired and 'rather quick golf carts': Trump tells the story (The Washington Post)

The former president talks about the chaotic moments following Sunday's gunfire at his Florida golf club.

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New details of Trump family crypto project released, including who ... (CNBC)

World Liberty Financial is expected to operate as a crypto banking platform.

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Trump launches another business full of potential risks and conflicts ... (CNN)

Donald Trump and his children unveiled a new cryptocurrency business Monday in a virtual address from his Mar-a-Lago estate, the latest venture that stands ...

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Donald Trump Rolls Out World Liberty Financial, a New Crypto ... (The New York Times)

In a livestream, Donald Trump formally introduced World Liberty Financial, a crypto venture led by two digital currency entrepreneurs with little experience ...

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Suspect Never Took a Shot at Trump but Hid Undetected for 12 Hours (The New York Times)

Ryan W. Routh was charged with two federal gun crimes a day after Secret Service agents fired on him as he pointed a rifle toward the golf course where ...

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Trump recounts apparent assassination attempt as new details ... (The Guardian)

In his first event since the incident on Sunday, Trump praised the Secret Service and the civilian who reported vehicle details of suspect Ryan Wesley ...

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SE Cupp: 'You can't say Trump has no responsibility' for these ... (CNN)

Former President Donald Trump seeks to blame President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for the apparent assassination attempt on his life.

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Trump shooting attempt suspect was near golf course for 12 hours ... (BBC News)

Ryan Routh, 58, was earlier charged with federal gun crimes having allegedly been seen with a rifle at the former president's golf course.

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Donald Trump promotes sons' crypto company World Liberty Financial (Financial Times)

Donald Trump and his sons are promoting a new crypto platform as the Republican presidential nominee courts the digital asset sector just 50 days before the ...

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Hear Donald Trump recount second apparent assassination attempt ... (CNN)

Former President Donald Trump went live on X, publicly recounting Sunday's apparent assassination attempt against him in detail for the first time.

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Trump says he was bundled into golf cart after shots rang out (BBC News)

The ex-president details the moment Secret Service agents opened fire on a man suspected of plotting an attack.

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Trump rolls out his family's new cryptocurrency business (USA TODAY)

Donald Trump and his sons launched World Liberty Financial in a Monday livestream on social media platform X.

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