In the wake of a second apparent assassination attempt against him, former President Donald Trump has praised the Secret Service agent who swiftly reacted to the threat at his golf club over the weekend. Speaking in an interview with Fox News's "Hannity," Trump commended the agent's sharp instincts and quick action, contrasting it with a previous attempt in July that resulted in a bullet grazing his ear.

During the interview, Trump emphasized the importance of having highly skilled agents on duty, stating, "In this particular case, you had a very sharp agent, as good as you could find, and did a fantastic job." He acknowledged the potential risks involved, saying, "Somebody could have missed the barrel of that rifle. Somebody of lesser talents or somebody that was distracted could have been shot."

The incident occurred at Trump's golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida, where a man allegedly attempted to breach the perimeter with a rifle. Secret Service agents quickly identified the suspect and opened fire, causing him to drop his firearm and flee before firing any shots himself. Authorities later discovered two bags, a loaded rifle with a scope, and various other items at the scene.

The suspect, identified as 58-year-old Ryan Wesley Routh, was arrested and charged on Monday with federal gun crimes related to unlawful possession of a weapon as a convicted felon and using a firearm with obliterated serial numbers. As the investigation unfolds, there may be additional charges brought against Routh.

Trump also drew comparisons to a previous incident at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where a gunman killed one person and injured two before being shot down by Secret Service agents. Reflecting on that incident, Trump remarked, "Somebody should have been on that building," suggesting that the handling of the situation was different and called for more vigilance.

The former President expressed gratitude and admiration for the Secret Service agents who, in both instances, put their lives on the line to protect him. He commended their bravery, noting, "When those bullets were flying, they were... they were... trying to protect me."

The Secret Service agency faced scrutiny following the July assassination attempt for not adequately securing the surrounding area. Then-Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned in late July after a controversial appearance before Congress. The latest incident has prompted a federal investigation, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced a separate criminal probe into the assassination attempt.

As the investigations continue, authorities remain dedicated to ensuring the safety of former President Trump and preventing any further threats to his security.

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