Trump Subject of Assassination Attempt

Published: Mon, 09/16/24

Updated: Mon, 09/23/24

Donald Trump was the target of an apparent assassination attempt at his Florida golf club after Secret Service agents intercepted a gunman armed with an AK-style rifle, leading to the suspect's arrest.Insert Preheader


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