Trump thanks ‘Patriots,’ Secret Service after alleged would-be assassin Ryan Routh aims AK-47 at him

Former President Donald Trump offered his thanks late Sunday night after an alleged would-be assassin aimed an AK-47 at him while he played at his West Palm Beach golf course in the afternoon.

“I would like to thank everyone for your concern and well wishes – It was certainly an interesting day!” the former president posted on Truth Social.

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The former president, seen after the security incident with Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, thanked the “patriots” and Secret Service for keeping him “safe.” X/SpeakerJohnson

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A map of the president’s West Palm Beach golf course. Routh allegedly aimed at the president while he was playing on the fifth hole.

“Most importantly, I want to thank the US Secret Service, Sheriff Ric Bradshaw and his Office of brave and dedicated Patriots, and, all of Law Enforcement, for the incredible job done today at Trump International in keeping me, as the 45th President of the United States, and the Republican Nominee in the upcoming Presidential Election, SAFE.

“THE JOB DONE WAS ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING. I AM VERY PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN!”

The former president was previously shot in a failed assassination attempt during a July campaign rally.

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