Administration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr., 2024

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.

Categories: Statements by the President : Former President Donald J. Trump, possible assassination attempt in West Palm Beach, FL.

Locations: West Palm Beach, FL.

Names: Routh, Ryan Wesley; Trump, Donald J.

Subjects: Florida, security incident at Trump International Golf Course in West Palm Beach; Presidency, U.S., possible attempted assassination of former President Donald J. Trump; Secret Service, U.S.

DCPD Number: DCPD202400785.