On Monday, the Martin County Sheriff's Office in Florida released video footage of the arrest of Trump assassination attempt suspect Ryan Routh. Routh was apprehended on Interstate 95 after Secret Service agents opened fire on him near a golf course where former President Trump was golfing.
Former President Trump survived a second assassination attempt in two months when the U.S. Secret Service confronted an armed man near a fence as Trump golfed in Florida. Police recovered an SKS rifle from the suspect, who allegedly aimed it through a fence at the edge of the course.
Trump Assassination Attempt Suspect Ryan Routh Captured in Florida
The suspect, identified as Ryan Wesley Routh, had a history of run-ins with the law and expressed radical political views, including opposition to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Federal prosecutors believe Routh was at the golf course for nearly 12 hours before Secret Service agents spotted him and opened fire.
* **1:59 a.m.:** Routh arrived in the vicinity of the golf course, according to court documents.
Trump Assassination Attempt Suspect Ryan Routh Captured in Florida
* **1:30 p.m. ET:** Dispatchers received reports of shots fired at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach.
* **2:14 p.m.:** Deputies from Palm Beach and Martin County sheriff's offices stopped Routh's vehicle on Interstate 95.
Trump Assassination Attempt Suspect Ryan Routh Captured in Florida
* **2:23 p.m.:** The Trump campaign acknowledged the incident in a statement.
* **5:30 p.m.:** Federal law enforcement identified Routh as the suspect in custody.
Trump Assassination Attempt Suspect Ryan Routh Captured in Florida
Routh has had numerous encounters with law enforcement, including a 2002 standoff with police in North Carolina where he was convicted of possession of a weapon of mass destruction. In 2019, he was investigated for potential illegal firearm possession in Hawaii, but the case was not pursued.
Routh's online statements and self-published book reveal his radical views condemning former President Trump and Russia. He claimed to have spent time in Ukraine and expressed support for aiding in the country's defense.
Trump Assassination Attempt Suspect Ryan Routh Captured in Florida
In his book, Routh reportedly wrote a passage directed toward Iran, stating, "You are free to assassinate Trump."
The FBI is investigating Routh's social media posts, which include appeals to high-profile accounts for support and calls for violent action. Routh is scheduled to appear in court later this month for the Trump assassination attempt case.
Trump Assassination Attempt Suspect Ryan Routh Captured in Florida
Following the incident, concerns have been raised about the safety of former President Trump and the effectiveness of the Secret Service protective measures. The Secret Service has been asked to expand the protective perimeter around Trump.
The assassination attempt drew condemnation from political figures and law enforcement. Former President Trump expressed gratitude for the Secret Service's actions, while Democratic Representative Eric Swalwell called for an expansion of the Secret Service protective perimeter.
Trump Assassination Attempt Suspect Ryan Routh Captured in Florida
