Over the weekend, President Donald Trump (R) faced another assassination attempt. This time, the president was playing golf at the Trump International Golf Club when the Secret Service thwarted an attempt on the president's life. With numerous investigations underway, Florida Rep. Cory Mills (R) is calling for "increased" assets after the second assassination attempt on President Trump's life.
The alleged assailant, 58-year-old Ryan Wesley Routh, appeared before a Florida court today. He faces two charges. One could result in a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison along with a $250,000 find and supervised release. The second offense could result in a maximum sentence of five years in prison along with a $250,000 fine and supervised release.
Questions have since arisen regarding the man behind the gun. Lawmakers and investigators alike question his motive, and even Edward Snowden has weighed in on the situation, arguing that the assassination attempt carries "something of an Oswald vibe."
We know little so far, but w alleged Trump shooter's personal and public participation in military activity in Ukraine, it is hard to imagine this White House's agencies can claim zero contact—"clean hands." Something of an Oswald vibe, here. Congress should get answers. pic.twitter.com/lDD1TLsLVf
— Edward Snowden (@Snowden) September 15, 2024
The would-be assailant was arrested over the weekend after authorities noticed a rifle barrel sticking out of shrubbery on the golf course of President Trump's West Palm Beach home. Secret Service agents stationed a few holes away from where the president was golfing noticing the muzzle of his weapon, and he was quickly apprehended.
Rep. Mills took to social media to comment on the assassination attempt, thanking the Secret Service for swiftly acting, but he suggested that the president should receive additional resources now that there have been two assassination attempts against his life.
"As many can confirm, it’s not the position or title in which you hold that determines a person’s level of risk," Rep. Mills wrote on X. "Therefore, the assets and resources the Secret Service provides should be determined upon the type of threats and what it takes to mitigate them," the Florida Republican further expressed.
"I’m thankful the Fmr President is safe, but demand increased assets and precautions based upon risk assessments," He urged.
