Ryan Wesley Routh, the 58-year-old man arrested for aiming a rifle at former President Donald Trump while he was golfing, had even more alarming plans.
Sought for Missile Systems
Routh, who was apprehended by Secret Service agents at a golf club in Palm Beach, Florida, had intended not just to target Trump but also had ambitions to attack Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence, according to SE.
The incident occurred when Routh, armed with an AK-47 rifle, positioned himself 300 meters from Trump’s location and aimed his weapon at the former president. Secret Service agents intervened before Routh could fire, leading to his arrest.
During the investigation, it emerged that Routh had also sought to acquire missile systems and aimed to launch them at the "Putin Palace" in Gelendzhik, a well-known Black Sea residence of the Russian leader.
Fly to Moscow and Assassinate Putin
Further disturbing details surfaced from Routh's social media accounts, where he expressed intentions to buy aircraft from Poland and fly them over Moscow to assassinate Putin. His erratic behavior and extreme political views, combined with a long history of criminal activity, paint a troubling picture.
Routh has a history of legal issues, including illegal firearm possession, theft, and various other offenses. His political affiliations have shifted multiple times, adding to his unpredictable profile.
The revelations about Routh's plans come on the heels of a previous assassination attempt on Trump on July 13 in Butler, Pennsylvania.
The attacker, Thomas Matthew Crooks, was fatally shot by Secret Service agents after firing at Trump from a nearby rooftop. The former president, slightly injured, continued his campaign the next day, showing resilience despite the close call.
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