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58-Year-Old Ryan Wesley Routh Identified as Suspect in Attempted Assassination of Trump in West Palm Beach

Sep 15, 2024, 11:14 PM

Ryan Wesley Routh, a 58-year-old man, has been identified as the suspect in an attempted assassination of former U.S. President Donald Trump at his golf club in West Palm Beach. Routh, who was arrested on Interstate 95 with an AK-47, a semi-automatic rifle with a scope, and two backpacks, has a history of supporting Ukraine and was involved in recruiting soldiers for the Ukrainian International Legion. He had previously spent several months in Ukraine and had connections with the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense. Routh's social media accounts reveal a strong anti-Trump sentiment and a fervent support for Ukraine. He was interviewed by Newsweek Romania in 2022, where he discussed his efforts to recruit foreign fighters for Ukraine.