Trump Reacts for the First Time to Foiled Attack: 'It was an Interesting Day'

west palm beach, florida - Donald Trump expresses gratitude towards law enforcement following a recent thwarted attack while also acknowledging the efforts of secret service and sheriff Ric Bradshaw.

Last Sunday, Donald Trump was once again targeted in an attack. Trump expressed his pride in being an American and praised the excellent work of law enforcement, especially the US Secret Service and sheriff Ric Bradshaw. He thanked them for keeping him safe as the 45th President of the United States and the Republican nominee in the upcoming presidential elections. He also thanked everyone for their concern and well wishes, stating that it was indeed an interesting day.

The perpetrator, 58-year-old Ryan Wesley Routh, a Hawaii resident, had previously made headlines for attempting to recruit Afghan military deserters for Ukraine and criticizing Trump on social media. The incident took place around 2:00 PM (local time) at the Trump National Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida. The armed Routh was spotted by an officer, fled the scene, but was later apprehended.