As the sun shone brightly on the Florida golf course, a group of friends and acquaintances, including a longtime pal of Donald Trump, Steve Witkoff, were engrossed in a round of golf. Little did they know, a sinister event was unfolding nearby. Ryan Routh, the accused perpetrator, had been lurking in the bushes for up to 12 hours, camouflage and all, with a semi-automatic weapon trained on the former president from approximately 400 yards away.

Witkoff, a businessman and Trump friend, recalled the chilling moment the gunfire erupted. The distinct "pops" sent a jolt of fear through the group, and Witkoff instinctively knew that this was no ordinary sound. Trump, flanked by his Secret Service entourage, was swiftly whisked away from the scene, courtesy of the agents' lightning-fast response. The entire operation unfolded in under 20 seconds, a testament to the Secret Service's extraordinary training and preparedness.

As FBI agents combed the area, Witkoff recounted the harrowing scene: "The snipers separated and they came within three yards of me, put the tripods down, and they were aiming right at the spot where the shots had come from." The tension was palpable as the authorities worked to apprehend Routh, who was subsequently charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number.

Witkoff praised the Secret Service, acknowledging Trump's faith in their abilities. However, he also noted that Trump, as a human being, can't help but wonder if mistakes could have been made. After all, lives could have been lost due to a misstep.

As the dust settled, Witkoff pondered Trump's golf habit, wondering if the recent events might lead him to reevaluate his love for the game. Trump, as a golfer, finds solace in the sport, which Witkoff believes serves as a calming influence. But, Trump's fiery rhetoric shows no signs of waning, with Witkoff attributing this to the former president's firm stance against perceived extreme political ideologies.

The Secret Service's Swift Response: A Golfer's-Eye View of a Close Call

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