Man Arrested for Plotting Trump Assassination

Ryan Wesley Routh, a 58-year-old man accused of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump, expressed his disdain for Trump in a self-published book titled 'Ukraine's Unwinnable War,' where he controversially stated, 'You are free to assassinate Trump,' referring to Iran. Once a Trump supporter, Routh criticized the ex-president for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riots and for abandoning the Iran nuclear deal, labeling him as a 'fool' and 'buffoon.' Routh was arrested after allegedly stalking Trump during a golf outing in West Palm Beach, Florida, armed with an AK-47-style rifle, which the Secret Service thwarted. His online presence reflects a complex political history, with posts showing shifting allegiances to various political figures, including Bernie Sanders and Tulsi Gabbard. As investigations continue, Routh's case highlights the serious implications of extreme political sentiments and the potential for violence against public figures.