Georgia leaders react to Trump second 'apparent assassination attempt'

Biden, Kemp more react to Trump assassination attempt

Political leaders like President Joe Biden and Gov. Brian Kemp have issued statements after the news of the second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.

ATLANTA - After the FBI confirmed former President Donald Trump was the subject of an "apparent assassination attempt" at his Florida golf club, reactions poured in from leaders around the country.

An FBI agent was the one who noticed the barrel of a rifle sticking through the fence line at Trump International Golf Club West Palm Beach at around 2 p.m. on Sunday.

Trump target of 'apparent assassination attempt': FBI

The Palm Beach County sheriff and Secret Service are giving an update on the shooting near Trump National Golf Course in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Officials shot at the suspect, who was identified by sources to Fox News as Ryan Wesley Routh.

Routh allegedly ran off and drove away, but was later apprehended in the next county. Officials said he left behind an AK-47, two backpacks and a GoPro camera.

WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 15: Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw holds a photograph of the rifle and other items found near where a suspect was discovered during a press conference regarding an apparent assassination attempt of former

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Immediately after shots were fired, Trump's campaign released a statement assuring the public that he was safe.

Just two months ago, the Republican presidential nominee shocked the world when he was shot in the ear at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

That would-be assassin was immediately killed by Secret Service snipers.

How could shooter get so close to Trump?

The FBI has taken over the investigation into the second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump's life in just two months. Law enforcement identified the suspect as 58-year-old Ryan Wesley Routh. They also explained how he was able to get close to Trump.

In Georgia, a handful of elected officials took to social media with requests for prayers and action.

This article will be updated periodically as reactions and statements are made.

WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 15: A Federal Bureau of Investigation Mobile Command Center drives past the entrance to the Trump International Golf Club after an apparent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump on September 15, 2

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Georgia leaders react to Florida golf club assassination attempt

Gov. Brian Kemp:

"We’re glad to hear that former President Trump is safe and unharmed following an apparent second assassination attempt, and grateful for the law enforcement officers working to keep him and his family safe. Join us in continuing to pray for our country."

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene:

"President Trump is safe and sound after ANOTHER ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT!!! / Thank God!!! / They are trying to kill him!!! / They will do anything to stop him from winning."

"Dear Democrats and your activists in the media, Is two assassination attempts on Donald Trump’s life considered a "threat to democracy" yet?"

Rep. Mike Collins:

"Pray for Trump. Pray for protection for 51 days."

Sen. Raphael Warnock:

"Thankful for law enforcement’s swift action today that kept former President Trump safe. / We must all condemn political violence when it rears its ugly head."

National leaders react to Florida golf club assassination attempt

Vice President Kamala Harris:

"I have been briefed on reports of gunshots fired near former President Trump and his property in Florida, and I am glad he is safe. Violence has no place in America."

President Joe Biden:

"I have been briefed by my team regarding what federal law enforcement is investigating as a possible assassination attempt of former President Trump today. A suspect is in custody, and I commend the work of the Secret Service and their law enforcement partners for their vigilance and their efforts to keep the former President and those around him safe. 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. As I have said many times, there is no place for political violence or for any violence ever in our country, and I have directed my team to continue to ensure that Secret Service has every resource, capability and protective measure necessary to ensure the former President’s continued safety."