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DOJ Releases Letter from Trump Assassination Attempt Suspect Offering $150,000 Bounty at Florida Golf Course

Sep 23, 2024, 01:20 PM

The U.S. Department of Justice has released a letter from Ryan Wesley Routh, who is accused of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump. The letter, written months before the incident, details Routh's intent to kill Trump and offers a $150,000 bounty to anyone who can 'finish the job.' Routh was arrested near Trump's West Palm Beach golf course in Florida, where he had been hiding with a rifle. The note, addressed to an unnamed recipient, expresses Routh's regret for failing in his attempt and urges others to complete the task. Prosecutors revealed that Routh had been stalking Trump for months and had a list of dates and venues where Trump was expected to appear.