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2024 - 9 - 16

Gunshots, Politics, and Taylor Swift: Just Another Day in Trumpland!

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Donald Trump is safe after gunshots near his golf club, but it’s his feud with Taylor Swift that’s stealing the spotlight!

In a shocking turn of events, former President Donald Trump reported safe after gunfire erupted near Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida. The incident caught the attention of authorities, and the FBI has since launched an investigation into what appears to be an attempted assassination. According to reports, a suspect, armed with a rifle, was located approximately 300 to 500 yards away from Trump, prompting immediate action from the Secret Service. Thankfully, Trump was unharmed, and law enforcement is currently piecing together the details surrounding the frightening encounter.

What’s stealing the spotlight, however, is Trump’s unexpected reaction to pop sensation Taylor Swift endorsing Kamala Harris for president. "I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!" he vehemently proclaimed on social media, showcasing that his feelings about the singer are anything but cordial. The irony of a former commander-in-chief engaging in online feuds over celebrity endorsements is not lost on anyone. After all, when it rains, it pours – and in Trump’s case, the storm has arrived complete with rifle shots and Swift’s latest political leanings.

In a bizarre twist, the drama didn’t just stop at gunshots and presidential politics; it involved an unexpected commentary from the son of the alleged shooter. Oran Routh stated that his father intended to provide humanitarian aid to soldiers defending Ukraine, prompting further questions about what led to such a dramatic confrontation. While the seriousness of the attempted attack cannot be understated, a strange narrative emerged surrounding intentions versus actions.

This latest presidential circus leaves us pondering the current climate of political discourse in America. Trump’s safety issues highlight the times we live in, where public figures are vulnerable even in places once considered safe, like a golf course. And, of course, we can’t overlook the fact that Swifties and Trump fans might just have more in common than they think: both sides are fiercely loyal, passionate, and ready to take on the world in their own ways. So here's a fun fact to wrap things up: Did you know that Taylor Swift's endorsements can significantly impact election campaigns? Her sway reaches millions, which might be precisely why Trump seems so perturbed. Meanwhile, recent findings reveal that attempted assassination cases are on the rise, making this an even more significant concern for politicians today. Talk about a wild ride in the arena of American politics!

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Donald Trump reported safe after gunshots near Trump International ... (KTVH)

WATCH: Martin County Sheriff's Office holds press conference at 4 p.m. about shooting outside Trump International Golf Club: ...

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Trump golf course shooting news: FBI probing 'attempted ... (Aljazeera.com)

US President Joe Biden says he is 'relieved' his predecessor Donald Trump was unharmed in incident.

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Trump is 'safe following gunshots in his vicinity,' campaign says (knopnews2)

It was not immediately ...

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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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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 he hates Taylor Swift after she endorses Kamala Harris (The Guardian)

Before announcing his feelings, ex-president had posted AI images suggesting Swift had endorsed him for president.

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Gunshots fired near Trump in Florida; campaign says former ... (New Hampshire Bulletin)

Former President Donald Trump is safe after gunshots were fired Sunday near Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, where the GOP ...

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What we know so far about Trump assassination attempt (BBC News)

Donald Trump was rushed to safety on Sunday after what the FBI described as an apparent assassination attempt at a Florida golf course.

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Trump is safe after shots fired in apparent 'attempted assassination ... (NPR)

A suspect was about 300 to 500 yards from former President Donald Trump on Sunday afternoon, pointing a rifle through the fence of Trump's golf club in West ...

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Second Trump assassination attempt highlights 'dangerous times ... (The Guardian)

Questions will be raised about Trump's exposure to attack, but Secret Service is also being commended for stopping it.

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FBI probes Donald Trump shooting incident as apparent ... (Financial Times)

Republican ex-president is safe after surviving what appears to be the second effort to kill him in two months.

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Trump is safe following gun fight near Florida golf club (News24)

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is safe after an incident on Sunday in which two people exchanged gunfire outside his Florida golf club, ...

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Son of Trump Florida shooter suspect speaks: 'We still need to stick ... (The Guardian)

Oran Routh says dad, accused of attempted assassination, wanted to give 'humanitarian aid' to troops defending Ukraine.

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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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Trump gunshots: America faces a new normal in political violence (BBC News)

Donald Trump is the target of an apparent assassination attempt two months after being hit by a bullet at a rally.

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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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Suspected gunman at Trump golf course has quixotic past (The Washington Post)

What we know about the suspected gunman in the apparent Trump assassination attempt.

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Donald Trump safe and suspect held after gunshots at golf course (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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FBI investigating 'apparent assassination attempt' on Donald Trump ... (Sky News)

Officers found an AK-47-style rifle, two rucksacks and a GoPro camera near to where the suspect was spotted on the perimeter of the Trump International Golf ...

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

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Suspect arrested after Secret Service foils new Trump assassination ... (News24)

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was safe on Sunday after the Secret Service foiled what the FBI called an apparent assassination attempt ...

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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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Suspected Trump Gunman Was Once Charged With Possession of ... (WIRED)

Ryan Wesley Routh, the suspected gunman involved in an apparent assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump at the Trump International Golf Club ...

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Trump safe as FBI probes 'attempted assassination' near Florida golf ... (Aljazeera.com)

White House says both President Biden and Trump's rival Kamala Harris were 'relieved' to know Trump is safe.

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Trump survives another assassination attempt (Business Day)

Washington — Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was safe on Sunday after the Secret Service foiled what the FBI called an apparent assassination ...

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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 safe after new assassination attempt, suspect arrested ... (Channel Africa)

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was safe this Sunday after the Secret Service foiled what the FBI called an apparent assassination attempt ...

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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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Biden says Secret Service 'needs more help' after second Trump ... (The Guardian)

President calls for more security resources for Secret Service after second apparent assassination attempt on Trump in two months.

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Who is Ryan Wesley Routh, suspect in Trump assassination attempt? (BBC News)

He appears to have mixed politics and a history of support for Ukraine - as well as a number of legal issues.

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Trump's close call (Axios)

Two assassination attempts in just over two months have turned two of Former President Trump's favorite places — the rally stage and now his West Palm Beach ...

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Donald Trump: How apparent assassination attempt unfolded... in ... (BBC News)

Donald Trump has been targeted in an alleged assassination attempt, for the second time in a matter of months.

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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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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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Trump apparent assassination attempt: Cell data shows 'attempted ... (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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FBI investigating shots fired near Trump as apparent assassination ... (New Hampshire Bulletin)

Former President Donald Trump is safe after gunshots were fired Sunday near Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, where the GOP ...

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Trump was the subject of an apparent assassination attempt at his ... (KJCT8.com)

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. ( ...

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Who is Ryan Wesley Routh, suspect in Trump assassination attempt? (BBC News)

He appears to have mixed politics and a history of support for Ukraine - as well as a number of legal issues.

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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 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)

It is a question that United States voters have had to ask twice this election season, with Republican candidate and former President Donald Trump on Sunday ...

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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 golf course 'assassination attempt' – a visual guide (The Guardian)

FBI investigating after Secret Service agents spotted gun barrel in bushes at former president's golf club.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Gunman lurked for hours before Trump's last-minute game of golf (BBC News)

West Palm Beach residents are stunned the suspect was able to hide undetected at the course for nearly 12 hours.

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