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2024 - 9 - 16

When Gunshots and Taylor Swift Collide: Trump’s Wild Weekend!

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Donald Trump survives an assassination attempt at his golf course while simultaneously declaring his hatred for Taylor Swift! Who knew weekends could be so dramatic?

In a shocking turn of events, former President Donald Trump found himself at the center of a potential assassination attempt while enjoying a day on the greens at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida. The FBI reported gunshots being fired near Trump's location, prompting an immediate investigation. Fortunately, the Secret Service confirmed that Trump was unharmed and safe, after a suspect was apprehended in connection with the incident. This marks the second apparent assassination attempt on the former president in just two months, raising questions about security measures surrounding him and the nature of these threats.

However, as if dodging bullets wasn’t enough drama for one weekend, things took a bizarre turn when Trump took to Truth Social to express his disdain for pop sensation Taylor Swift. Following Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris for president, Trump unleashed a scathing dismissal declaring, "I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!" This public outburst has sent media outlets and Swifties into a frenzy debating whether it’s poor taste or just good ol’ fashioned political banter.

But it seems that this missive was only the cherry on top of an already loaded weekend. The juxtaposition of a grave assassination attempt coupled with Trump’s quirky public grievances about pop culture figures leaves one wondering: is he focused on national security or the latest celebrity gossip? It’s hard to fathom that within a single day, Trump could be navigating life-or-death threats while simultaneously targeting the likes of Taylor Swift, making for one wild weekend in the life of the ex-president.

For those curious about the details, a man has been taken into custody, and as of now, the investigation is ongoing. The FBI is diving deep into the motives behind the shooting, while the rest of us ponder the heightened tension in American politics—and whether there will be a response from Swift in this political opera. One thing’s for sure, this riveting scenario has the halls of political commentary buzzing like never before.

Interestingly, this isn’t the first time Trump’s name has been linked to unexpected narratives, like the myriad of times he made headlines for his unconventional tweets and social media outbursts. On a lighter note, just last week, Taylor Swift broke records with her Eras Tour, showing that in the world of celebrity and politics, the lines are often murky, and their fates are bizarrely intertwined. Who knew gunfire and pop endorsements would become the riveting backdrop of today's political landscape?

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Donald Trump reported safe after gunshots near Trump International ... (KTVH)

WATCH: Martin County Sheriff's Office holds press conference at 4 p.m. about shooting outside Trump International Golf Club: ...

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Donald Trump safe after apparent assassination attempt, FBI says (SBS)

The FBI says former US president Donald Trump has been the subject of "an apparent assassination attempt" at his Florida golf club.

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FBI says it's investigating apparent assassination attempt on Trump ... (CNN)

The FBI is investigating what it said is an apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump at his Florida golf club Sunday, the second time in two months ...

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Gun shots fired near Trump at his Florida golf course, former ... (WNIJ and WNIU)

The Secret Service and the Trump campaign say the former president is 'safe' following a shooting nearby in Florida.

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Live: Suspect held after apparent assassination attempt on Trump at ... (ABC News)

A man is in custody after what the FBI says appears to be an attempt to assassinate Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in Florida.

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New assassination attempt on Donald Trump: What we know so far (SBS)

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Donald Trump safe and suspect held after gunshots at golf course (BBC News)

A gunman pointed a rifle at the former president on his Florida golf course, in what the FBI calls an apparent assassination attempt.

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Donald Trump subject of fresh assassination attempt, person in ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

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Trump golf course shooting LIVE: FBI confirms 'apparent ... (The Age)

Trump was playing golf on Sunday afternoon at his own course in West Palm Beach, Florida;; Secret Service agents were scoping out the next holes on the golf ...

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FBI probes Donald Trump shooting incident as apparent ... (Financial Times)

Republican ex-president is safe after surviving what appears to be the second effort to kill him in two months.

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Donald Trump Rages at Taylor Swift: 'I Hate Taylor Swift!' (Variety)

Donald Trump issued a new attack on Taylor Swift after she endorsed Kamala Harris for president, writing on Truth Social, "I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!"

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Donald Trump says "I hate Taylor Swift!" (CBS News)

Former President Donald Trump declared "I hate Taylor Swift!" in a Truth Social post Sunday, days after she endorsed Kamala Harris.

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All the Things Donald Trump Has Said About Taylor Swift (Rolling Stone)

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Second Trump assassination attempt highlights 'dangerous times ... (The Guardian)

Questions will be raised about Trump's exposure to attack, but Secret Service is also being commended for stopping it.

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Live updates: FBI says Trump subject of 'an apparent assassination ... (9News)

He has been identified by anonymous law enforcement sources as Ryan Wesley Routh. At the location of the shooting, authorities found an AK-style rifle with a ...

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Identity has not been confirmed but suspect named in media reports is described as construction worker who opposed invasion of Ukraine.

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