BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Louisiana officials reacted on social media after former President Donald Trump was the target of a second assassination attempt.

The FBI is investigating after the attempt was made at Trump’s golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida, according to the Associated Press .

The suspect, identified as Ryan Wesley Routh , 58, was charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number.

The Hill reported that Trump thanked law enforcement in a Truth Social post on Sunday night.

Louisiana leaders posted statements on social media after the assassination attempt. Here’s what they said.

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Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry posted the following on X .

Sharon and I are praying for President Trump and his family’s continued safety.

Gov. Jeff Landry

Congressman Steve Scalise said there’s no place for violence in politics in a social media post.

Thank God President Trump is safe. I can’t believe I’m having to say this once again this election cycle: there is absolutely no place for violence in politics. Grateful for all law enforcement involved who stopped what could’ve been a catastrophe.

U.S. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise

Speaker Mike Johnson said in an X post that he and his wife are thanking God for protecting Trump.

Kelly and I are departing Mar-a-Lago, where we just spent a few hours with President Trump and are thanking God for protecting him today—once again. No leader in American history has endured more attacks and remained so strong and resilient. He is unstoppable.

Speaker Mike Johnson

Sen. Bill Cassidy shared the following statement on social media .

With news reports about the threat to President Trump’s life, we can appreciate the bravery of Secret Service agents and other law enforcement personnel and pray for the safety of President Trump and all Americans.

Sen. Bill Cassidy

Congressman Troy A. Carter thanked law enforcement for their fast response in a statement .

Political violence has no place in American democracy. I am thankful for law enforcement’s quick action in this situation.

Congressman Troy A. Carter

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