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Rep. Brian Mast on the apparent assassination attempt of Trump

The Florida Republican congressman joined ABC News Live to discuss the apparent attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, his position on gun laws and the crisis in the Middle East.
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VIDEO: Rep. Brian Mast on the apparent assassination attempt of Trump
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Heightened security measures for former President Trump

ABC News' Pierre Thomas discusses new heightened security measures at former President Donald Trump’s upcoming events since Sunday's apparent assassination attempt.
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VIDEO: Heightened security measures for former President Trump
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Trump to hold Long Island rally in effort to court New Yorkers

Former President Donald Trump's efforts to appeal to New York, a blue state, continue with a large-scale rally in Long Island on Wednesday.
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Supporters of Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump wait for the start of his campaign rally at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Sept. 18, 2024, in Uniondale, N.Y.
September 18, 2024 at 5:11 PM

Trump blames Democrats for heated environment despite his own inflammatory rhetoric

As Trump blames Democrats for apparent assassination attempt, one expert said it is "impossible not to put it in the context of his relentless use of violent rhetoric."
September 18, 2024 at 5:11 PM
Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump gestures as he addresses the Fraternal Order of Police at their meeting in Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 6, 2024.
September 18, 2024 at 2:23 PM

Donald Trump promotes new cryptocurrency business

The Trump-backed venture, World Liberty Financial, is raising questions in political and economic circles with its launch ahead of Election Day.
September 18, 2024 at 2:23 PM
VIDEO: Donald Trump promotes new cryptocurrency business
September 18, 2024 at 1:50 PM

Trump back on campaign trail after apparent assassination attempt

Former President Donald Trump participated in a town hall event in Michigan on Tuesday, marking his first campaign appearance after the second apparent attempted assassination.
September 18, 2024 at 1:50 PM
VIDEO: Trump back on campaign trail after apparent assassination attempt
September 18, 2024 at 1:06 PM

Ohio Haitian immigrants say they are afraid to leave home after recent backlash

Living in constant fear, Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, tell ABC News they’re afraid to leave their homes.
September 18, 2024 at 1:06 PM
VIDEO: Explaining Trump's false claims about immigrants eating pets in Ohio
September 18, 2024 at 12:36 PM

Trump's new crypto venture is light on details, heavy on potential ethics landmines

After once calling cryptocurrency a scam, Donald Trump has thrown his support behind World Liberty Financial, a crypto venture whose business model is largely unclear.
September 18, 2024 at 12:36 PM
Republican presidential candidate, former U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to a campaign rally at the Liacouras Center on June 22, 2024 in Philadelphia.
September 18, 2024 at 12:27 PM

Sarah Huckabee Sanders swipes at Kamala Harris for not having biological children

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Tuesday took aim at Vice President Kamala Harris' family life, saying she "doesn't have anything keeping her humble."
September 18, 2024 at 12:27 PM
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump, left, on stage with Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, right, during a town hall event at the Dort Financial Center, Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024, in Flint, Mich.
September 18, 2024 at 10:16 AM

Secret Service tells Trump more security, planning needed to continue golf outings

Amid Florida's state investigation into the assassination attempt, the Secret Service told Trump more security and planning is needed to continue golf outings.
September 18, 2024 at 10:16 AM
Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump, looks on during a campaign rally on Sept. 13, 2024, in Las Vegas.
September 18, 2024 at 9:14 AM

Springfield conspiracy theories underscore evolution of GOP rhetoric on immigration

Visceral rhetoric over Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, has underscored just how much the GOP has evolved away from "compassionate conservatism" on immigration.
September 18, 2024 at 9:14 AM
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump holds a town hall campaign event Aug. 29, 2024 in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
September 17, 2024 at 11:47 PM

Secret Service tells Trump more planning, security needed to continue golf outings

The acting Secret Service director encouraged former President Trump to give as much notice as possible before his golf outings, a source told ABC News.
September 17, 2024 at 11:47 PM
VIDEO: Secret Service tells Trump more planning, security needed to continue golf outings
September 17, 2024 at 7:50 PM

How the Secret Service secures golf courses and why it’s not easy: ANALYSIS

Trump’s golf course protection worked as intended amid a second assassination attempt.
September 17, 2024 at 7:50 PM
Law enforcement officials work outside of the Trump International Golf Club after the apparent assassination attempt of Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump, Sept. 16, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla.
September 17, 2024 at 6:47 PM

Trump praises Secret Service response to apparent assassination attempt

Former President Donald Trump praised the Secret Service's actions in stopping an alleged assassination attempt Sunday during a phone conversation with ABC News Tuesday
September 17, 2024 at 6:47 PM
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives at Harry Reid International Airport to board a plane after a campaign trip, Sept. 14, 2024, in Las Vegas.
September 17, 2024 at 5:51 PM

Trump-Harris debate: Experts explain what to watch for on the economy

The economy often ranks as the top priority among voters.
September 17, 2024 at 5:51 PM
Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump and Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris.
September 17, 2024 at 5:01 PM

Trump praises Secret Service response to 2nd assassination attempt

The former president praised the Secret Service's actions in stopping an alleged assassination attempt Sunday during a phone conversation with ABC News Tuesday.
September 17, 2024 at 5:01 PM
VIDEO: Trump praises Secret Service response to 2nd assassination attempt
September 17, 2024 at 2:55 PM

Secret Service jumped on top of Trump during assassination attempt, golf partner says

Steve Witkoff -- a friend of former President Donald Trump -- told "Good Morning America" Secret Service were "exemplary" during Sunday's apparent assassination attempt.
September 17, 2024 at 2:55 PM
Steve Witkoff appears on "Good Morning America," on Sept. 17, 2024.
September 17, 2024 at 2:32 PM

How the FBI could recover suspected Trump gunman's 'obliterated' rifle serial number

Firearms manufactured in or imported to the U.S. are required by law to have a conspicuously engraved, cast or stamped serial number.
September 17, 2024 at 2:32 PM
Bags hang from a fence over a rifle propped against it, after the Secret Service foiled what the FBI called an apparent assassination attempt on Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump while he was golfing on his course in West Palm Beach, Fla., Sept. 15, 2024.
September 17, 2024 at 2:31 PM

Florida Gov. DeSantis gives updates on the apparent assassination attempt on Trump

Gov. Ron DeSantis said he will assign the case of the apparent assassination attempt on former President Trump to the office of statewide prosecutor under the state attorney general.
September 17, 2024 at 2:31 PM
VIDEO: Florida Governor DeSantis gives updates on the apparent assassination attempt on Trump
September 17, 2024 at 2:04 PM

Secret Service under scrutiny after new apparent Trump assassination attempt

With two potential assassination attempts in nine weeks and a challenging threat environment, the agency is under its most intense pressure in decades.
September 17, 2024 at 2:04 PM
VIDEO: Secret Service under scrutiny after new apparent Trump assassination attempt
September 17, 2024 at 1:40 PM

New details on apparent Trump assassination attempt

New body camera video showed the moment officers arrested the 58-year-old man who they say camped out on former President Donald Trump’s golf course and allegedly tried to assassinate him.
September 17, 2024 at 1:40 PM
VIDEO: New details on apparent Trump assassination attempt
September 17, 2024 at 1:21 PM

Harris seen as debate winner as Trump loses some of strong support: POLL

Americans broadly pick Kamala Harris as the winner of last week's widely watched presidential debate – yet neither she nor Donald Trump moved the needle in polling.
September 17, 2024 at 1:21 PM
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump attend a presidential debate in Philadelphia, Sept. 10, 2024.
September 17, 2024 at 12:45 PM

Steve Witkoff talks assassination attempt on Donald Trump

The former president's friend and fellow real estate investor was on the Florida golf course Sunday afternoon during the alleged assassination attempt.
September 17, 2024 at 12:45 PM
VIDEO: Steve Witkoff talks assassination attempt on Donald Trump
September 17, 2024 at 11:28 AM

Trump suspect told Iran 'you are free to assassinate Trump' in self-published book

The suspect in what the FBI called an "attempted assassination" of former President Trump suggested Iran should feel "free to assassinate Trump" and himself.
September 17, 2024 at 11:28 AM
Police vehicles stop a car, following reports of multiple shots fired near the golf course of Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump, near Palm City, Fla., Sept. 15, 2024.
September 17, 2024 at 9:07 AM

Trump Arlington cemetery incident still under investigation: Sources

Law enforcement officials at a Virginia military base are still actively investigating a recent incident involving the Trump campaign at Arlington cemetery, sources say.
September 17, 2024 at 9:07 AM
Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump at a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, Aug. 26, 2024, in Arlington, Va.
September 17, 2024 at 8:54 AM

Trump apparent assassination attempt: What we know so far

A man wielding a rifle was seen at the former president’s golf course. The Secret Service faces questions about its ability to keep Trump safe. New details about what the man was allegedly carrying.
September 17, 2024 at 8:54 AM
VIDEO:  Trump apparent assassination attempt: What we know so far
September 17, 2024 at 6:56 AM

Man suspected in Trump assassination attempt was charged with federal gun crimes

Investigators: Man suspected in apparent assassination attempt of former president Donald Trump was near golf course approximately 12 hours before Secret Service spotted rifle in bushes.
September 17, 2024 at 6:56 AM
VIDEO: Man suspected in Trump assassination attempt was charged with federal gun crimes
September 17, 2024 at 5:25 AM

FBI searching suspect's social media and property amid apparent assassination attempt

Authorities say suspect Ryan Wesley Routh had an extensive criminal record, an active online presence and expressed support for Ukraine, as well as frustration, in its war against Russia.
September 17, 2024 at 5:25 AM
VIDEO: FBI searching suspect's social media and property after apparent assassination attempt on Trump
September 17, 2024 at 2:19 AM

Retired Secret Service agent on FBI investigating apparent assassination attempt

ABC News' Linsey Davis speaks with retired Secret Service agent Don Mihalek about the FBI's investigation into the apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump.
September 17, 2024 at 2:19 AM
VIDEO: Retired Secret Service agent on FBI investigating apparent assassination attempt
September 17, 2024 at 12:19 AM

Timeline of apparent assassination attempt of Donald Trump at golf course

New details continue to arise with the FBI's ongoing investigation into the second apparent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump.
September 17, 2024 at 12:19 AM
Law enforcement secures the area around Trump International Golf Club after an apparent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump on September 15, 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida.
September 17, 2024 at 12:18 AM

Suspect Routh didn't have a line of sight on Trump or take a shot: Officials

The suspect in the apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, never had the Republican presidential nominee in his sights, an official said.
September 17, 2024 at 12:18 AM
WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 15: Law enforcement personnel investigate the area around Trump International Golf Club after an apparent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump on September 15, 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida. The FBI and U.S. Secret Service, along with the Palm Beach County Sheriff's office, are investigating the incident, which the FBI said "appears to be an attempted assassination of former President Trump" while he was golfing at the course. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
September 17, 2024 at 12:17 AM

Trump says Biden-Harris 'rhetoric' to blame for Florida assassination attempt

Former President Donald Trump on Monday blamed a polarized political environment and "rhetoric" from Vice President Kamala Harris for that latest assassination attempt.
September 17, 2024 at 12:17 AM
 Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump, looks one during a campaign rally, Sept. 13, 2024, in Las Vegas.
September 16, 2024 at 11:03 PM

Suspect fixated on Ukraine, sources said. Here's what Trump has said about the war.

Investigators in the case are looking into whether Ryan Routh had grievances related to former President Donald Trump's position on Ukraine.
September 16, 2024 at 11:03 PM
Former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump arrives at the podium to speak during a campaign rally at the Expo World Market Center in Las Vegas, Sept. 13, 2024.
September 16, 2024 at 10:18 PM

Officials share updates on apparent Trump assassination attempt

According to the criminal complaint filed in the case, Routh's cellphone data tracked him near the tree line of Trump International Golf Club as early as 1:59 a.m. on Sunday.
September 16, 2024 at 10:18 PM
VIDEO: Officials share updates on apparent Trump assassination attempt
September 16, 2024 at 10:05 PM

Biden says USSS 'needs more help,' condemns political violence after Trump incident

President Biden said the Secret Service "needs more help" as he briefly addressed the apparent assassination attempt against Donald Trump.
September 16, 2024 at 10:05 PM
President Joe Biden speaks to the media before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Sept. 16, 2024, for a trip to Wilmington, Del., and then on to Philadelphia.
September 16, 2024 at 8:31 PM

Sen. Mark Kelly talks recent Trump news and new book

Sen. Mark Kelly discusses the apparent second assassination attempt of Donald Trump and his latest children’s book, “Mousetronaut Saves the World.”
September 16, 2024 at 8:31 PM
VIDEO: Sen. Mark Kelly talks recent Trump news and new book
September 16, 2024 at 8:06 PM

Suspect pleads not guilty in alleged murder-for-hire plot against Trump

A Pakistani national with ties to Iran pleaded not guilty Monday to charges alleging a murder-for-hire scheme to assassinate former President Donald Trump.
September 16, 2024 at 8:06 PM
Former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif., Sept. 13, 2024.
September 16, 2024 at 7:28 PM

Congressman on Trump assassination attempt task force demands answers

Democratic Rep. Jason Crowe and other heads of the task force have requested a briefing from the Secret Service in the wake of another apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump.
September 16, 2024 at 7:28 PM
VIDEO: Congressman on Trump assassination attempt task force demands answers
September 16, 2024 at 6:36 PM

Biden: ‘I've always condemned political violence’

President Biden spoke in Philadelphia about the second apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.
September 16, 2024 at 6:36 PM
VIDEO: Biden: ‘I will always condemn political violence’
September 16, 2024 at 6:21 PM

Body camera video shows arrest of suspect in apparent Trump assassination attempt

The suspect has an extensive rap sheet in North Carolina dating back to 1997, including an incident from 2002 when he reportedly barricaded himself inside a business while armed with an assault rifle.
September 16, 2024 at 6:21 PM
VIDEO: Body camera video shows arrest of suspect in apparent Trump assassination attempt
September 16, 2024 at 4:50 PM

Sheriff: Suspect 'thought he got away'

The Martin County, Florida, sheriff gives updates on the apparent assassination attempt on former President Trump.
September 16, 2024 at 4:50 PM
VIDEO: Sheriff: Suspect 'thought he got away'
September 16, 2024 at 4:26 PM

Former FBI agent discusses probe into Trump apparent assassination attempt

ABC News contributor Brad Garrett discusses the charges filed against suspect Ryan Wesley Routh.
September 16, 2024 at 4:26 PM
VIDEO: Former FBI agent discusses probe into Trump apparent assassination attempt
September 16, 2024 at 4:06 PM

Secret Service ‘needs more help’: Biden

President Joe Biden called on Congress to review whether the agency needs more personnel in the wake of a reported second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.
September 16, 2024 at 4:06 PM
President Joe Biden called on Congress to review whether the agency needs more personnel in the wake of a reported second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.
September 16, 2024 at 4:05 PM

Trump apparent attempted assassination was 'way too close,' former DHS official says

Former Department of Homeland Security official Marsha Espinosa talks about the resources in place to protect the former president.
September 16, 2024 at 4:05 PM
VIDEO: Trump apparent attempted assassination was 'way too close,' former DHS official says
September 16, 2024 at 4:04 PM

Palm Beach County state attorney on Trump apparent assassination attempt

Dave Aronberg, state attorney for Palm Beach County, discuses the next steps in the investigation.
September 16, 2024 at 4:04 PM
VIDEO: Palm Beach County state attorney on Trump apparent assassination attempt
September 16, 2024 at 4:01 PM

White House condemns 'irresponsible' Elon Musk post on assassination attempt

In a statement Monday, the White House decried a now-deleted post by Elon Musk on X as "irresponsible."
September 16, 2024 at 4:01 PM
Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla and owner of X, formerly known as Twitter, attends the Viva Technology conference dedicated to innovation and startups at the Porte de Versailles exhibition centre in Paris, France, June 16, 2023.
September 16, 2024 at 2:21 PM

FBI investigating new assassination attempt on Trump

The FBI is investigating what it called an "attempted assassination" of former President Donald Trump near Trump's Palm Beach, Florida, golf course on Sunday.
September 16, 2024 at 2:21 PM
VUDEIL FBI investigating new assassination attempt on Trump
September 16, 2024 at 1:52 PM

What we know about new apparent Trump assassination attempt

Multiple law enforcement sources told ABC News that the man detained by Florida authorities has been identified as 58-year-old Ryan Wesley Routh.
September 16, 2024 at 1:52 PM
VIDEO: What we know about new apparent Trump assassination attempt
September 16, 2024 at 1:49 PM

Suspect detained after apparent assassination attempt on Trump

Authorities say the suspect was armed with an AK-47 rifle and was 300 to 500 yards from the former president when agents spotted him. He was taken into custody after fleeing the scene.
September 16, 2024 at 1:49 PM
VIDEO: Suspect detained after apparent assassination attempt on Trump
September 16, 2024 at 1:38 PM

White House reacts to new apparent assassination attempt against Trump

After the suspect’s arrest, the White House said that both President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris had been briefed, adding they were “relieved to know that [Donald Trump] is safe.”
September 16, 2024 at 1:38 PM
VIDEO: White House reacts to new apparent assassination attempt against Trump