It Goes Again. . .

(It Goes Again. . .)

For the second time in as many months, Donald Trump was the subject of another assassination attempt. This time, unlike the rally in Butler, Trump was playing golf at the West Palm Beach International Course. In the Green between Holes Five and Six, the new gunman, Ryan Routh, this time with a scoped Kalashnikov (AK-47), planned to ambush the former President's golf party at the spot indicated. As it happened, however, the Secret Service, more active in West Palm Beach while mailing it in in Pennsylvania, engaged Routh and opened fire before the shot had been prepared. So, Trump had dodged another bullet. Liberally.


Pot shots like these can be hazardous to a man's health, especially if one is the Presidential Nominee to a Major Party. Particularly the case for Donald Trump. Like Crooks at Butler, Routh in West Palm Beach was a lone gunman. Unlike the Butler shooter, however, Routh is alive and in custody. For one who is going away for a long time, his attitude has been found "curious" by authorities.


For the events at Butler two months ago, the reporting to date describes a complete collapse between the agencies tasked with protecting Trump. Local, state and federal assets had been in place but there was no coordination. And, had Trump not look away when he did, Routh would not have his opportunity. 


The simple truth is that Trump is still under threat, not only from rogues such as Crooks or Routh but even a foreign based "kill team," such as from Iran. One can limit exposure, take further precautions but unless one wants to place the former President in a steel box, people can say that the former President is vulnerable. Of course, Trump is remaining defiant.


The main vehicle for this will be the Secret Service and while it almost lost the former President back in July, quick reaction off Trump International prevented a repeat. The Secret Service, like most government agencies have been distracted over the years and it is time to return to core missions. Like returning to Treasury, protect the President and nab counterfeiters.


In any event, how long can Trump's charmed life endure ? Two potential assassins, coupled with court cases and an impending sentence towards the end of November. A man this lucky needs to take a friend to Vegas and not for a rally !

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