Quick Hit:

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the state would begin its own investigation into a second attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, citing the need for transparency in the case. The incident occurred at Trump’s West Palm Beach golf club, where shots were fired near him.

Key Details:

• Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the investigation after shots were fired in Trump’s vicinity at his West Palm Beach golf club.
• The FBI is leading the investigation, calling the incident an apparent assassination attempt.
• Trump was reportedly 300-500 yards away from the shooter when a Secret Service agent apprehended the suspect.

Diving Deeper:

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis revealed that the state will conduct its own investigation into what authorities are calling an attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. The incident occurred Sunday at Trump's golf club in West Palm Beach, where gunshots were fired in close proximity to the former president, who is also the GOP's frontrunner in the 2024 presidential race.

DeSantis made the announcement via X, formerly known as Twitter, stressing the importance of accountability and transparency. "The people deserve the truth about the would-be assassin and how he was able to get within 500 yards of the former president and current GOP nominee," he wrote.

The FBI is already conducting its own investigation, with Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw commenting on the security circumstances surrounding Trump at a briefing Sunday afternoon. “At this level he is at right now, he's not the sitting president. If he was, we would have this entire golf course surrounded. But because he's not, security is limited to the areas that the Secret Service deems possible,” Bradshaw explained. Bradshaw confirmed that Trump was 300-500 yards away from the shooter when Secret Service agents intervened. The suspect was taken into custody without incident, and no injuries were reported. 

This marks the second assassination attempt on Trump this year, following a July incident that prompted the formation of a bipartisan congressional task force. In response to Sunday’s shooting, task force leaders are now requesting a briefing on the latest security breach.

As the state's investigation moves forward, DeSantis is expected to push for more stringent security protocols surrounding Trump, especially given his continued prominence in the 2024 election cycle. The dual investigations by Florida and federal authorities aim to ensure accountability and prevent further security lapses.