Joe Biden

Statement on the Possible Assassination Attempt Against Former President Donald J. Trump in West Palm Peach, Florida

September 15, 2024

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.

NOTE: The statement referred to Ryan Wesley Routh, who was arrested in connection with the apparent assassination attempt.

Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Statement on the Possible Assassination Attempt Against Former President Donald J. Trump in West Palm Peach, Florida Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/374211

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