Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Monday praised the “excellent work” carried out by the secret services during the capture of the suspect of a second attempted murder against himHe also did not speak of mistakes as he did during the previous assassination attempt, but he accuses the left of fueling the attacks against him.
During a conversation on the social network “It was quite complicated but it went well.“The Secret Service did a great job, and they have the man behind bars, and I hope he stays there for a long time,” Trump said.
He said he was playing golf with friends when gunshots were heard and the Secret Service quickly evacuated him. The Republican He also praised the cooperation of a person who saw the suspect flee. and that he photographed his vehicle’s license plate, which made it easier for authorities to locate and arrest him.
“He was caught after a high-speed chase.. It was incredible. The Secret Service did a great job. And I can honestly say that the sheriff’s office, law enforcement, everybody did a really great job. “I’m very happy about it,” he added.
Trump appreciates Biden’s call
Likewise, Trump thanked the call he received this Monday from the President of the United States, Joe Biden, worry about his situation and analyze a possible reinforcement of his security. “He was very kind to call to make sure I was OK,” the Republican said.
Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, was arrested Sunday afternoon in West Palm Beach after approaching the golf course where the former president was playing. armed with a rifle AK-47 with telescopic sight. After being spotted by the secret services, who shot him, the man managed to flee in a vehicle, although he was arrested shortly afterwards on a nearby road.
This is the second assassination attempt against Trump so far in the election campaign, tFed up with the one he suffered last Julywhen a man shot him at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, a blunder in protecting the former president that led to the resignation of then-Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle.
