Secret Service Agent Misses Six Shots at Trump’s Would-Be Assassin From Close Range

The incident occurred during a September 15 golf outing in Florida, raising questions about security protocols and agent training.

A Secret Service agent fired six shots at Ryan Wesley Routh, a would-be assassin targeting President-elect Donald Trump, from approximately five feet away and missed all shots.
Routh, armed with a scoped rifle and positioned 300-500 yards from Trump at a West Palm Beach golf course, fled the scene but was arrested 40 minutes later.
The House assassination task force's 180-page report highlighted security vulnerabilities at the golf course and noted the agent’s quick response prevented a potentially lethal scenario.
Lawmakers criticized federal agencies, including the Secret Service, for not fully cooperating with document requests related to the investigation of the September 15 incident.
Routh, facing multiple federal charges including attempted assassination, is reportedly considering an insanity defense and has requested a delay in his case until December 2025.