Staff Reports
The case of Ryan Wesley Routh takes center stage as the would-be assassin faces justice for attempting to eliminate former President Donald Trump—a move that some might consider the audacity of progressives in a nutshell. Routh, who apparently mistook his local golf course for a setting in one of those action flicks, made a pitiful attempt at an assassination recently, resulting in a brief appearance in court. He pleaded not guilty to a laundry list of charges that could make any aspiring criminal shudder, including attempted murder, assaulting a peace officer, and various firearm violations.
This botched endeavor happened on September 15 at Trump’s private golf course in South Florida, where Routh was caught waiting with a rifle as if he was trying to audition for the next big shoot-’em-up blockbuster. His luck ran out when a vigilant Secret Service agent noticed his suspicious behavior and took action, forcing Routh to make a hasty exit—but not fast enough to evade capture by the local sheriff’s deputies. It appears Routh’s chances of joining the ranks of famous assassins are now dashed, and he may instead become a part of a different sort of infamous history if convicted.
BREAKING: Ryan Wesley Routh has just pleaded not guilty to each charge in federal court in front of Judge Aileen Cannon.
He’s now facing five charges including the assassination attempt against Donald Trump, gun charges, and assaulting an officer.
pic.twitter.com/SqpSUyIx3r— Lucas Sanders 💙🗳️🌊💪🌈🚺🟧 (@LucasSa56947288) September 30, 2024
The indictment against Routh is about as serious as they come, reflecting the government’s concern about violence against public officials. Attorney General Merrick Garland wasn’t subtle about his intentions when reinforcing that the Justice Department intends to make an example of Routh. After all, when someone attempts to assassinate a major presidential candidate, it sends a message that destiny shouldn’t be tampered with, especially when that candidate is Donald Trump. For now, Routh finds himself comfortably detained without bond, likely wondering how he got himself tangled up in such a mess, which could even lead him to a lifelong stay in federal prison.
The courtroom antics didn’t stop there. Routh spent his brief hearing smirking at reporters as if the gravity of his actions were a mere afterthought. It’s almost comical that a serious situation could take a backseat to a suspect casually acknowledging a courtroom sketch artist while awaiting judicial proceedings. Compounding the oddity, Routh’s case has been assigned to U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon—a Trump appointee who has been known for her decisive handling of cases involving the former president. Cannon has fast-tracked Routh’s trial, setting a date just a month away, which is practically unheard of in the world of criminal justice, where such trials typically drag on for much longer, allowing suspects ample time to build whatever case they think they have.
Interestingly, Routh’s blunder comes just over two months after another failed assassination attempt against Trump at a Pennsylvania rally, where a different perpetrator attempted to take a shot at the then-presidential candidate. This string of misguided attempts raises a question about the current climate in America. When the left resorts to these extreme measures, it becomes increasingly clear that they will go to any lengths to silence conservative voices, even if it means employing the most ridiculous methods imaginable. It’s high time for the justice system to clamp down on such behavior—because a nation that can’t protect its leaders is a nation teetering on the edge of chaos.
