'This Seems Like Different Times': FBI Investigates 2nd Assassination Attempt On Former President Trump

The FBI is investigating a second alleged assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump, this time at his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida.

According to authorities, Secret Service agents witnessed a 58-year-old man pointing an AK-47-style rifle toward Trump through some shrubbery while the former president was golfing on Sunday. The agents quickly arrested the suspect shortly after.

The incident comes just nine weeks after the first reported attempt on Trump's life in Butler, Pennsylvania, which has sparked criticism over the Secret Service's ability to adequately protect the former president.

"It just seems surreal," said News On 6's Alex Cameron, reporting from the Washington bureau. "People who are my age, who are older, may recall that this is not totally unprecedented. But still, this seems like different times that we're in right now, and that you would think that we'd be able to better protect our presidents and former president."

Rep. Tom Cole said on social media:

"As we continue to learn more details, my thoughts and prayers are with President Trump and his family. I am very thankful he is safe and for the quick action of the Secret Service. Violence is never the answer."

In a statement, Congressman Josh Brecheen said:

“Thank God President Trump is safe. As we continue to wait for more details, one thing is for certain: President Trump will never stop fighting for the American people. Please join me in praying for continued Providential protection for President Trump.”

Sen. Markwayne Mullin shared a post to X saying:

“As we await additional details regarding the incident in Palm Beach, Christie and I are extending our prayers to President Trump and his family. Very glad to hear he is safe.”

Rep. Kevin Hern released a statement saying:

“Join Tammy and me in lifting President Trump and his family up in prayer,”

 “We’re relieved that he is safe and grateful for the Secret Service’s swift action in protecting him. Just 64 days after a bullet nearly took his life, this cowardly act demands a full investigation and the harshest penalties. Political violence has no place in America. Threats against President Trump are unacceptable and must be universally condemned.”

Sen. James Lankford shared a post to Facebook saying:

"Cindy and I are praying for President Trump's safety after today's disturbing incident and we are grateful for the Secret Service's swift response. Violence has no place in our society."

Rep. Stephanie Bice shared to X saying:

Both President Biden and Vice President Harris released statements condemning political violence and expressing relief that the former president was unharmed.

The bipartisan congressional task force investigating the first assassination attempt has already requested a briefing from the Secret Service on the latest incident, raising questions about the adequacy of security measures in place to protect former presidents.

"Let's be clear, everyone is praising the Secret Service for their efforts yesterday, and it's really is pretty amazing. They say that everything went well. But still, it does seem like, you know, certainly, if there had been a current president, Alan that golf course, there probably would have been more security around that that prevents somebody from you getting to that fence," said Cameron.

Trump is supposed to speak about cryptocurrency live Monday night on the social media site X for the launch of his sons' crypto platform.