Data shows more Americans supporting political violence in nation where firearms outnumber peopleAfter the second apparent assassination attempt against Donald Trump in two months, gun safety advocates say the episode underlines the perilous political landscape of potentially lethal violence against public officials in a nation where firearms outnumber people.A 58-year-old man, identified as Ryan Wesley Routh, was apprehended by authorities on Sunday after Secret Service agents spotted the barrel of a rifle peeking through foliage at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, where the former president was playing golf. Routh appeared in federal court in Florida on Monday and was charged with federal gun crimes. Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/sep/18/trump-threats-gun-political-violence-assassination-attempt
Author : Lauren Gambino and Joan E Greve in Washington
Publish date : 2024-09-18 16:00:01
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Specter of assassination highlights US gun violence crisis, advocates say
