Two politicians who represent the North Country have thanked law enforcement for stopping an assassination attempt Sunday in Florida.

Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, was identified as the suspect who was arrested after allegedly pointing an AK-47 assault rifle at former President Trump at his golf course, according to law enforcement sources.

House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement:

"I am grateful to hear that President Trump is safe following today's reported assassination attempt in Florida. I join in thanks for our hardworking law enforcement officers working to keep President Trump, his family, and his team safe.

“However, we must ask ourselves how an assassin was allowed to get this close to President Trump again? There continues to be a lack of answers for the horrific assassination attempt in Pennsylvania and we expect there to be a clear explanation of what happened today in Florida.

“Thankfully, God continues to watch over President Trump. As Americans we must unite behind him in November to protect our republic and bring peace back to the world."

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand called for an end to political violence.

“I’m grateful that former President Trump is safe, and I’m thankful to the Secret Service and local law enforcement for responding swiftly. Political violence has absolutely no place in our country.”