The FBI is investigating an assassination attempt on Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at the Trump International Golf Club in Florida. The Secret Service reportedly saw a man with a rifle in the bushes and shot at him, with the suspect fleeing and later being apprehended on a highway. This incident comes after a previous assassination attempt on Trump in July, where he was shot during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. According to the Congressional Research Service, there have been at least 15 direct assaults against presidents, presidents-elect, and candidates, with five resulting in death.
Four U.S. presidents have been assassinated while in office, including Abraham Lincoln, James Garfield, William McKinley, and John F. Kennedy. Additionally, four presidents, including Trump, Ronald Reagan, Gerald Ford, and Theodore Roosevelt, were wounded in assassination attempts but survived. Other U.S. leaders who have survived assassination attempts include Robert F. Kennedy and Alabama Governor George C. Wallace.
Overall, the history of assassination attempts on American leaders serves as a reminder of the dangers and risks associated with public office. The recent incidents involving Trump highlight the ongoing threats faced by those in prominent political positions and the need for heightened security measures to protect them.
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