Ryan Routh Charged in Trump Assassination Attempt

Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, has been charged with an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump after he was arrested with a rifle near Trump's golf course in West Palm Beach. Following the incident on September 15, a handwritten letter was discovered in a box he had previously dropped off at a civilian's home, in which Routh admitted to failing in his attempt and offered $150,000 for anyone willing to complete the job. The letter, addressed to 'the world,' criticized Trump and described the former president as unfit for office. Prosecutors revealed that Routh had compiled a list of Trump's public appearances and had searched for escape routes to Mexico. Routh is facing charges including possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and is scheduled for a court hearing where federal authorities will argue for his continued detention. The Justice Department is using these details to strengthen their case against Routh as they seek to keep him incarcerated during the legal proceedings.