The suspect, Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, is accused of attempting the assassination at Trump International Golf Course in West Palm Beach. According to a court filing dated Sept. 23, authorities were alerted by a witness who said that Routh had left a box at the witness' residence several months earlier. The witness, whose identity has not been disclosed, stated that they had not opened the box until learning of the attempted assassination. Inside the box, investigators discovered ammunition, a metal pipe, various building materials, tools, four phones, and several letters. One handwritten letter, addressed to “The World,” reportedly contained the following confession: “This was an assassination attempt on Donald Trump, but I failed. I tried my best and gave it all the gumption I could muster." The letter went on to encourage others to complete the mission, offering a bounty of $150,000 to anyone who could. “It is up to you now to finish the job," the letter continued. The letter sheds light on Routh’s deep-seated animosity toward the former president. “Everyone across the globe from the youngest to the oldest know that Trump is unfit to be anything, much less a U.S. president,” the letter stated. “U.S. presidents must at bare minimum embody the moral fabric that is America and be kind, caring and selfless and always stand for humanity.” Routh has been charged with two firearm offenses after allegedly fleeing the scene and is currently being held by local authorities. Florida police and the FBI are conducting concurrent investigations into the incident. Questions have surfaced regarding Routh's ability to offer a $150,000 reward. During his initial court appearance, Routh claimed to earn $3,000 per month, with no savings or assets aside from two trucks in Hawaii. Meanwhile, some social media users speculated about the FBI’s swift release of Routh’s letter, contrasting it with past hesitations to disclose shooter manifestos. This fueled concerns that the bureau’s decision might inadvertently encourage similar attacks. No further information about the ongoing investigation has been made available by authorities at this time.Federal prosecutors have revealed that the man arrested for allegedly attempting to assassinate former President Donald J. Trump had written a letter outlining his plans.
Another question we all should be asking: Why did the DOJ decide to release this letter when they’ve gone to great lengths to hide every manifesto.
Spoiler: It’s another call for further assassination attempts.
— Jeff Carlson (@themarketswork) September 23, 2024
