Ryan Routh Sends Letter from Detention Center

Ryan Routh, accused of attempting to assassinate President-elect Trump, has sent a letter from a Miami detention center expressing his political views. In the letter, he criticized the two-party system and claimed to be an independent voter who supports the best candidate. Routh also accused Trump of destabilizing the Middle East and called for peace negotiations, reflecting rhetoric common among Trump critics. He controversially linked himself to another gunman who attempted to kill Trump earlier, stating both were 'ready to die for freedom and democracy'. While media outlets, including Politico, have covered Routh's letter for its newsworthiness, critics argue that it should not lend credibility to his claims or motivations. Routh, facing trial after pleading not guilty, denies allegiance to the Democratic Party, yet his views align with critiques often associated with it.