Who is Ryan Wesley Routh? The Man Accused of Attempting to Kill Donald Trump
Ryan Wesley Routh, a 58-year-old from Greensboro, North Carolina, has recently been at the center of a major security incident involving former President Donald Trump. On Sunday, Routh was arrested after a dramatic confrontation with Secret Service agents near Trump’s Florida golf course. According to the FBI and reported by the New York Times, Routh allegedly sought to assassinate Trump and was found with a high-powered AK-47-style rifle, equipped with a scope and a GoPro camera.
Routh was discovered hiding in the shrubbery near the property and attempted to flee in a black car after Secret Service agents fired shots. Witnesses provided crucial information that led to his capture. Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw confirmed Routh’s arrest, labeling him a “potential suspect.”
Background on Ryan Wesley Routh
Routh, a former construction worker, does not have a formal military background but has been outspoken about his desire to engage in armed conflict. His online activity has drawn attention in the past; he expressed a strong willingness to “fight and die” in Ukraine following Russia’s invasion in 2022 and has advocated for civilian intervention in global conflicts on social media.
