On Sunday in Florida, former US President Donald Trump escaped another assassination attempted by Ryan Routh. According to the FBI, several gunshots were fired outside Trump’s golf course on Sunday afternoon. The suspect has been arrested and is being taken for further interrogation. Read more about who is Ryan Routh, the shooter arrested for Donald Trump’s assassination attempt.
This is the second assassination attempt against the Republican Party US Presidential Candidate. And the opponent of Kamala Harris that has occurred two months after the one at a rally in Pennsylvania. The suspect is identified by the investigation agencies as 58-year-old Ryan Wesley Routh. The Secret Service agents opened fire near the boundary of the golf course, resulting in the immediate arrest of Ryan Routh.
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Who Is Ryan Routh?
According to the latest New York Times report, Ryan Routh is a former construction worker from North Carolina. Sources suggest that he has no formal military background. However, in his past X (formerly Twitter) posts, he expressed his wish to ‘fight or die’ for Ukraine after Russia invaded the country in 2022.
Routh stated in an interview with Newsweek Romania that he traveled to Ukraine to provide assistance. He also declared that he recruited several willing people in Kyiv to participate in the war. He is vocal that everyone must be involved in the fight against the Russian invasion and support Ukrainians unconditionally.
A GoPro camera and a high-powered AK-47-style rifle were recovered at the scene. When there was a failed attempt on Mr. Trump’s life. The Secret Agents started shooting, Routh was hidden in bushes and had fled in a black sedan. Authorities were able to track down the car with help from some crucial witnesses.
After arresting Routh, Palm Sheriff Ric Bradshaw confirmed to the AFP News agency. That they have someone in custody who is a potential suspect in the Donald Trump Assassination Attempt. He had already been arrested in 2002 for using a fully automatic weapon to barricade himself inside a building.
Why Routh Target Trump?
Ryan Wesley Routh’s son commented on the Daily Mail about his father’s hate towards the 45th USA President, Donald Trump. He said that his father dislikes Trump like all reasonable people and does not count as criminal person. He also expressed his doubts about Routh owning a firearm. US President expressed gratitude to the LEP and Secret Service for their diligence in protecting the previous president.