Staff Reports
An attempted assassination on Donald Trump, the former president, has revealed the depths of obsession some individuals will plummet to in the name of political dissatisfaction. Ryan Wesley Routh, a 58-year-old man with his own skewed perception of reality, recently became known not just for attempting to take out Trump, but for doing so in such a comically misguided manner that it could be mistaken for a poorly-written script rather than an actual plan.
Before making his grand entrance into a courtroom, Routh allegedly penned a letter that could go down in history as the most unhinged memo ever sent—addressed to “The World.” Here, he makes a half-hearted admission of failure, claiming that he not only tried but failed at becoming Trump’s would-be assassin. Apparently, he thought dropping ammunition and construction supplies at some guy’s house constituted a good backup plan. Not quite the sophisticated machinery of conspiracy one might expect from a serious threat to a former president.
Would-be Trump assassin Ryan Routh wrote a letter to the “World” in the event his assassination attempt failed and says he would give $150,000 to anyone who “completes the job”. pic.twitter.com/Gutl8iuwjA
— ALX 🇺🇸 (@alx) September 23, 2024
The crack squad of federal investigators uncovered this gem of a letter as they delved into Routh’s aimless wanderings around Trump’s golf course. They discovered that he had marked the fifth hole as the perfect spot for his attempt. One can only wonder about the strategic brilliance at play here—perhaps Routh thought he could just pick off Trump mid-swing while the former leader was distracted by his golf game. What Routh lacked in means, he made up for with sheer nonsensical fervor regarding international diplomacy, bemoaning Trump’s actions towards Iran and the state of the Middle East as if he had a direct line into the Oval Office’s decision-making process.
If that wasn’t absurd enough, Routh apparently had plans to recruit international fighters, having previously traipsed around Ukraine. Perhaps someone should remind him that this isn’t a video game, and recruiting mercenaries to fight Russia is not exactly standard operating procedure for disgruntled citizens. Yet, between his long-winded critiques of foreign policy and bizarre plot twists, there sits a genuine concern over the mentality of some who harbor such extremism.
The upcoming court proceedings will not only reveal Routh’s questionable choices but will highlight the significance of nation-wide security. Charges against him include two firearms offenses, one of which stems from his attempts to conceal the serial number on the weapon meant for Trump. He also had the audacity to keep an arsenal of cell phones and tools of the assassination trade, complete with a handwritten plan to stalk the former president. One can understand wanting to be prepared, but in this case, preparation conjures images of a self-proclaimed vigilante caught in a one-man crusade that seems more like a farce than a legitimate threat.
As the nation holds its breath for what might come out in this courtroom drama—full of plots, gadgets, and an overly dramatic villain—the underlying message remains clear. While Routh’s grand attempts may not have made the impact he dreamed of, they certainly serve as a farcical reminder of the state of political discourse. With these antics playing out in public, it seems the left continues to fuel the fire of madness that disproportionately targets Trump and his followers, with absurd plots that could only be wisps of someone’s daydreaming gone terribly wrong.
