- Ryan Wesley Routh, a 58-year-old from Hawaii, has been identified as the suspect in an apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a Florida golf course.
- The Secret Service engaged with an individual after spotting what appeared to be a firearm. The suspect was apprehended after the Secret Service fired shots. An AK-47-style rifle with a scope and a GoPro camera were found in the vicinity, suggesting premeditation in the act.
- Routh has a history of supporting progressive causes online and has made 19 donations to Democratic candidates since 2019.
- Routh has a history of legal issues, including a 2002 arrest for brandishing a firearm. He has been vocal on social media about various causes, notably expressing strong support for Ukraine against Russia, even traveling there to join the fight. Read More