Staff Reports
A would-be assassin in Palm Beach recently demonstrated just how far some will go in their misguided attempts to silence former President Donald Trump. Fifty-eight-year-old Ryan Wesley Routh stands accused of taking his vendetta to the next level on September 14, 2024, leaving behind a handwritten note that would make even the most dedicated dystopian novelist cringe. It appears Routh was not only eager to carry out an assassination but also proud of his failure, spelling it all out in a rather theatrical fashion.
According to reports, Routh’s note expressed his determination to eliminate Trump, stating that he had given it all the “gumption” he could muster. It’s unclear whether this was meant to impress his friends or if Routh truly thought such machismo would win him any points in the public eye. Perhaps he believed he was channeling some sort of cinematic anti-hero. In a plot twist that could only rival a bad B-movie, Routh went further and offered a staggering $150,000 bounty to anyone willing to pick up where he tragically fell short. Someone should really sit this guy down for a reality check: hiring a hitman is not exactly the way to win the respect of the political elite.
Ryan Routh Admits to ‘Assassination Attempt’ in Purported Letter Released by DOJ: ‘I Am so Sorry I Failed You’ https://t.co/8HyFAMGedg pic.twitter.com/RI2XZrIKO3
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The situation took a turn for the absurd when the box containing this love letter to lawlessness was not opened until after Routh found himself in handcuffs, proving that sometimes ignorance really is bliss. For a man evidently obsessed with dramatically ending Trump’s life, Routh seems to have overlooked the fact that even in failure, he had already run afoul of several laws. Being a convicted felon barred from firearm possession didn’t stop him from wielding an SKS rifle near Trump’s golf course. Talk about ignoring the rules—who knew felons had such a flair for the theatrical?
Following his arrest, Routh faced two initial charges based on his gun-related offenses, including possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number. One might wonder if Routh rationalized his actions as some sort of misguided justice. It seems, however, that he has joined the ranks of those who believe that laws don’t apply to them, a belief that is both tiresome and painfully repetitive.
This entire saga serves as a glaring reminder of how far some will go to attack conservative leaders and undermine the principles that the country holds dear. While the Left continues to preach about unity and civility, incidents like this underscore a dangerous trend: the celebration of violence against political opponents. In Routh’s case, failure doesn’t seem to be an option. Yet, ironically enough, his ultimate failure to commit this heinous act might just become a symbol of the absurd lengths some individuals will take in their aversion to conservative values.
