Ryan Routh Arrested After Threatening Trump

Ryan Routh, the suspect in an attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, has a complex political background, having previously voted for Trump and donated to both Democratic and Republican candidates, including significant contributions to Democrats since 2019. His donations, totaling over $144, have been made primarily through the ActBlue platform to candidates like Elizabeth Warren and Tulsi Gabbard. Routh, a staunch supporter of Ukraine, was found with an assault rifle aimed at Trump during an incident at his golf resort, where he also expressed disappointment in Trump’s presidency. His social media posts reveal a drastic shift in his views, with Routh attacking Trump and advocating for Democratic leaders. Routh's online presence has been scrubbed, but archived posts highlight his fervent political activism and recruitment efforts for Ukraine. The incident adds to a troubling pattern of threats against political figures in the U.S.