Second Attempt: The Unseen Peril Around Trump

A second apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at his Florida golf club has intensified concerns about his safety. Secret Service agents stopped the attacker, highlighting security challenges faced during Trump's off-trail activities. Authorities are probing the incident, with statements from political figures emphasizing the need for stringent security measures.

A second apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump has raised alarms following unprecedented violence in his presidential campaign. This time, it involved a man targeting Trump with an AK-style rifle through a fence while he played golf in Florida.

On Sunday afternoon, U.S. Secret Service agents opened fire on the suspect, whom they spotted hiding in the bushes at Trump's golf club in West Palm Beach. The FBI has labeled it an attempted assassination on the GOP nominee.

Previously, at a July rally in Pennsylvania, Trump narrowly escaped despite being grazed in the ear when a gunman fired from an unsecured roof, resulting in casualties among his supporters.

The incident points to the challenges secret service faces in protecting Trump off the campaign trail, especially when he's at his clubs and properties. Security lapses at accessible spots around these areas remain a concern.

Authorities are currently investigating the incident in collaboration with the FBI, with political leaders urging improvements in protective protocols to prevent future attempts.

(With inputs from agencies.)