Staff Reports
A 58-year-old man named Ryan Wesley Routh has found himself in a heap of trouble after attempting to take out former President Donald Trump. Routh’s escapade began at Trump’s golf course in Florida, where he thought it’d be a good idea to bring along a long gun and a backpack filled with supplies for his ill-advised mission. Apparently, when law enforcement spotted the weapon aimed in the former president’s direction, Routh decided it was better to flee than face the consequences, leading to his swift arrest without any resistance.
The plot thickens as Routh’s background comes into focus. This self-styled warrior has claimed to be fighting in Ukraine while also recruiting ex-Taliban militants, which sounds like a bizarre cocktail of misguided idealism and dangerous lunacy. On top of that, his political tendencies haven’t exactly been a surprise; Routh has a track record of donating solely to Democratic candidates since Trump took office, proving once again that not all Democrats are keen on playing by the rules. Unsurprisingly, his social media accounts have come under scrutiny and were quickly suspended following his arrest.
UPDATE: 2nd Trump Assassination Attempt
Sheriff Will Snyder Questions how the Shooter Knew Trump would be there and Suggests this is Part of a Larger Conspiracy
• the shooter was just driving with the flow of traffic
—— “I think he may have thought he got away with it.”— MJTruthUltra (@MJTruthUltra) September 16, 2024
Routh’s brushes with the law aren’t new, either. His criminal record dates back to a 2002 standoff with police in Greensboro, North Carolina, which ended with him getting a slap on the wrist in the form of probation. Since then, he managed to rack up more felonies, further adding to the not-so-impressive resume of a would-be assassin. This wasn’t just a random act of insanity; this is someone who has been circling the drain for years.
Ironically, Routh even expressed disappointment in Trump after initially voting for him in 2016, claiming the former president had let him down and questioning his mental faculties. This begs the question of whether Routh was seeking revenge for his disillusionment or if this was just the final straw in a long history of erratic behavior. Clearly, he had turned from a disgruntled voter to a would-be assassin, which is one heck of a political trajectory.
As authorities investigate how Routh managed to get so close to the former president, it’s worth noting that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is stepping up to ensure that such a lapse does not happen again. Routh’s first court appearance is set for Monday, but the fallout from this bizarre incident will likely ripple through the political landscape for some time. One thing is for sure: this event only underscores the stark contrast between responsible conservatives and those who choose violence while purportedly campaigning for “democracy.”
