September 23rd 2024.
A handwritten letter, allegedly written by Ryan Wesley Routh, recently came into the possession of authorities after an apparent second attempt to assassinate ex-President Donald Trump. Routh, a 58-year-old man, is accused of leaving a note for someone else to finish the job, assuming that his own efforts would be unsuccessful. The letter was found in a box delivered to an unidentified person's home, along with other items such as ammunition and a metal pipe.
According to prosecutors, the note read, "This was an assassination attempt on Donald Trump but I failed you. I tried my best and gave it all the gumption I could muster. It is up to you now to finish the job; and I will offer $150,000 to whomever can complete the job." The letter also started with the words "Dear World" and went on to criticize Trump's fitness for the presidency, stating that he fails to embody the moral fabric of America.
Routh was arrested on September 15, after a Secret Service agent spotted a rifle poking out of a fence at Trump's West Palm Beach golf course while the former president was playing. He was found on a road about 50 miles away from the property and fled when Secret Service agents fired at him. The person who received the box from Routh contacted authorities, leading to his arrest.
The Justice Department has filed a detention memo ahead of Routh's scheduled appearance on Monday, arguing that he should remain in custody as his case proceeds. The memo detailed the contents of the box, including the note, ammunition, and a book written by Routh about Ukraine's war and various global issues. The book also contained a statement apologizing for misjudging Iran and allowing Trump to be elected.
Routh has been federally charged with possessing a gun with a scratched out serial number and illegally possessing a gun as a felon. However, he may face more serious charges in the future. He is expected to appear for a detention hearing on Monday, where his detention will be discussed.
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