58-Year-Old Ryan Wesley Routh Identified as Suspect in Alleged Assassination Attempt on Trump at Golf Club

Sep 16, 2024, 02:09 AM

Ryan Wesley Routh, a 58-year-old man from Palm Beach County, Florida, has been identified as the suspect in an alleged assassination attempt on former U.S. President Donald Trump at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach. Routh, who has a history of legal troubles including a 2002 conviction for possessing a weapon of mass destruction, is known for his fervent support of Ukraine. He has been heavily involved in recruiting soldiers for Ukraine's International Legion and has made several media appearances, including an interview with Newsweek Romania in 2022. Routh's social media accounts are filled with pro-Ukraine and anti-Trump sentiments. Despite his claims, Ukraine's International Legion has denied any official connection to him. Routh, reportedly from Greensboro, North Carolina, is registered as an 'unaffiliated' voter. He has also appeared in a propaganda video for the Azov Battalion. This incident marks the second assassination attempt on Trump this year. Routh allegedly pointed a high-powered rifle at Trump during the incident.