Federal prosecutors revealed that Ryan Routh planned an assassination attempt on Donald Trump, detailing his intentions in a letter addressed to The World that stated, '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.' Routh had been surveilling Trump’s golf courses and Mar-a-Lago estate for weeks before his arrest, indicating a premeditated plan to harm the former president.
In court documents, prosecutors outlined how Routh traveled from Greensboro, North Carolina, to West Palm Beach on August 14, accessing cell towers near both Trump’s private residence and golf course in the weeks leading up to his arrest. This tracking of cellphone activity supports the notion that he was deliberately casing the areas where Trump frequently spends time, showcasing a methodical approach to his alleged assassination plot.
On September 15, as Trump was engaging in a round of golf, a Secret Service agent spotted Routh's partially obscured face and a gun barrel protruding through the fencing. The agent acted upon observing the threat, firing in Routh's direction. This incident highlights the dangers present during Trump's public appearances and the complexities of ensuring his safety amidst such alarming threats.
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