Suspect Arrested in Trump Assassination Attempt

Ryan Wesley Routh, a 58-year-old man from Hawaii, was arrested for allegedly attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump at his golf course in Florida. Routh, depicted as a supporter of Ukraine, had been vocal on social media about his desire to aid the country during its conflict with Russia, although Ukrainian officials disavowed any connection to him, referring to his ideas as 'delusional'. The Secret Service intervened after spotting a rifle barrel as Trump played golf, marking Routh's second assassination attempt on Trump within two months. While Routh's son confirmed his father's commitment to Ukraine, he had reportedly failed to recruit foreign fighters as claimed. The Kremlin used the incident to imply consequences linked to US support for Ukraine, while Trump thanked law enforcement for ensuring his safety. Vice President Kamala Harris and President Biden both condemned the violence, emphasizing its unacceptability in America.