Who Is Ryan Wesley Routh? The Ukraine Supporter Arrested In Florida Shooting Involving Donald Trump

Ryan Wesley Routh, a 58-year-old from North Carolina, was arrested on Sunday following an incident at Trump International Golf Club in Florida, which the FBI has labeled as an “apparent assassination attempt” against Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.

Authorities recovered an AK-47-style assault rifle, a scope, two backpacks, and a GoPro device from the scene. The gunman was reportedly 300 to 500 yards away from Trump at the time.

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Key Details:

• Incident Background: The shooting attempt follows a previous incident in Butler, Pennsylvania, where Trump was shot in the ear at a campaign rally two months ago.
• Suspect’s Background: Ryan Wesley Routh, who has an extensive criminal record, has been a vocal supporter of Democratic causes and Ukraine since 2019. He traveled to Kyiv to support the war against Russia and recruited fighters for Ukraine.
• Political Views: Routh supported various Democratic candidates and expressed frustration when they dropped out of the 2024 presidential race. He also criticized Trump on social media, urging support for Biden and defending democracy.

Social Media Posts:

• Routh had previously posted about his commitment to supporting Ukraine and criticized Trump, accusing him of undermining American democracy.
• He urged Democratic candidates to continue their campaigns and criticized Trump for attempting to “enslave Americans.”

Family Statement:

Oran Routh, Ryan’s son, expressed disbelief and concern, stating that his father is typically loving, caring, and hardworking. He hopes the situation is a misunderstanding and not reflective of his father’s true character.

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