The left has been spewing hatred and vitriol toward Donald Trump for years, and the consequences are now staring us right in the face. The violent rhetoric from the left-wing media, Hollywood, and liberal politicians is turning into real-world violence. On Sunday, former President Trump became the target of yet another assassination attempt—this time at his West Palm Beach golf course. This isn’t just another isolated incident. No, this is a pattern, a disturbing one.
It was the second assassination attempt in just two months. That’s right, two in two months. While the liberal elites sit comfortably behind their microphones and spew their venom, people like Ryan Wesley Routh are out there, rifles in hand, ready to take action against a man who dared to challenge the leftist agenda.
What We Know About the Attack
On Sunday, September 15th, Trump was out playing golf at his Florida club, the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach. As usual, the Secret Service was doing their job, sweeping the course and staying one or two holes ahead of the former president. But what they encountered was no routine day of protection.
A Secret Service agent spotted the barrel of a rifle—a scoped AK-47, to be exact—poking through the shrubbery along the course. This wasn’t just any gun. This was a high-powered, military-style weapon with the potential to take down anyone from a distance. And the man holding that rifle wasn’t just another misguided liberal—he was someone with a history, someone with a mission.
The gunman, identified as 58-year-old Ryan Wesley Routh, was 300 to 500 yards away from Trump when the Secret Service spotted him. Immediately, they opened fire, four to five rounds, forcing Routh to drop his weapon and flee the scene. He left behind not only his AK-47 but two backpacks, a GoPro camera, and a scope.
Routh fled in a black Nissan, but thanks to the quick thinking of a witness who snapped a photo of the car and its license plate, law enforcement was able to apprehend him as he drove north on I-95, about 38 miles from the scene.
Who is Ryan Wesley Routh?
Now, here’s where things get even more unsettling. Ryan Routh isn’t some random guy who woke up one day and decided to take a shot at Trump. This man has a history—both criminal and political—that paints a disturbing picture of someone deeply entrenched in the kind of radicalized mindset the left claims doesn’t exist.
Routh’s rap sheet dates back to the early 2000s, with multiple felony convictions in North Carolina. His crimes range from carrying a concealed weapon to resisting arrest, to hit-and-run incidents, and even possession of stolen property. This is no law-abiding citizen with a simple grievance. This is a man who has been breaking the law for decades.
But it’s not just his criminal history that’s alarming. Routh has been deeply involved in international political causes, many of which align with the far-left’s agenda. After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Routh traveled to Ukraine, calling for foreign fighters to join the war effort. He didn’t stop there—his social media was a cesspool of anti-China rhetoric, accusations of biological warfare, and other conspiracy theories.
This is a man who clearly has strong political beliefs, and they aren’t based on conservative values. He wasn’t just a criminal; he was a political agitator, emboldened by the left’s constant drumbeat of anger, division, and hatred toward Trump.
The Left’s Rhetoric is Fueling This Violence
You won’t hear this on CNN or MSNBC, but let’s be honest: the media has been planting the seeds of this violence for years. They call Trump a “fascist,” a “racist,” and a “threat to democracy,” and then act surprised when people like Ryan Routh take up arms. They claim to be against political violence, but their constant demonization of Trump and his supporters tells a different story.
This isn’t just happening in a vacuum. Two months ago, at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, Trump was shot and wounded in another assassination attempt. The left tried to downplay it, as usual. But these aren’t isolated events—they are part of a larger pattern of political violence that has become the new normal in America. And make no mistake, this violence is fueled by the left’s hateful rhetoric.
When Hollywood celebrities are openly fantasizing about Trump’s assassination, when liberal pundits are calling for resistance “by any means necessary,” and when Democratic politicians stand on their platforms and encourage their supporters to “get in the faces” of Trump’s allies, this is the natural result.
We’re living in a time where political violence is not only tolerated but, in some cases, encouraged by the radical left. The constant attacks on Trump, the smears, the lies, and the propaganda—all of it is creating an environment where people like Routh feel justified in their actions.
What Happens Next?
Routh is in custody now, and the FBI is leading the investigation. They’ve expanded their efforts globally, digging into his connections and online activity, which include platforms based outside of the United States. This isn’t just a local issue; this is international, and it’s a reflection of how far-left radicalism is spreading across the globe.
But the big question is: what happens next? Will the media finally take responsibility for the role they’ve played in creating this toxic environment? Will leftist politicians back down from their divisive rhetoric and call for unity? Don’t hold your breath. If anything, they’ll likely double down, blaming Trump for “inciting” the violence against himself, as absurd as that sounds.
What we need now is a reckoning. The American people need to wake up to the reality of what’s happening in this country. Political violence isn’t some far-off, third-world problem—it’s happening here, right now. And it’s happening because the left has spent years fanning the flames of hatred and division.
Final Thoughts
Ryan Routh isn’t an outlier. He’s the product of a culture that has normalized violence against anyone who dares to challenge the left’s agenda. And until we confront the root cause of this issue—the left’s toxic rhetoric—things will only get worse.
It’s time for the American people to stand up and say enough is enough. We cannot allow this kind of political violence to continue. Trump may have been the target this time, but next time it could be any one of us.
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Jimmy
The Demoncrats, the fake news media, RINOs, and the Obama/Biden/Harris/Waltz administration are all guilty of intentionally inciting violence against Trump!
The people who are trying to take out Donald Trump needs to be caught and put in
prison. We want a president who cares for this country and the democrats don’t care about America pr the people’. They only care about the democrats and want to take over this country so that they will have control over all of us.
agree just hope the next attempt fails as well. the democrat push violence against Trups and his supporters
There ain’t a damn thing wrong with being anti china, they haven’t done anything to get any respect from the U.S.! All they do is interfere and threaten us! They steal our intelligence, they invade our country illegally, and are plotting to insight war. Not saying that this guy ain’t scum, and anyone plotting the same should face a firing squad! The dumbasscrats are the one’s that formed the KKK, now they endorse Marxism. Naziism, and everything communist! The left spout off the we are far right, when in actuality they have gone so far left that it makes moderates look like radical right! Stand up America, if mattress back Harris gets in, we’ll be fighting for our lives!
The “swamp” along with the Biden/Harris duo doesn’t give a damn about Pres. Trumps safety. There is absolutely NO REASON why ( USSS Manpower shortage, Administration policy, $$$) these assassination attempts on Trump can’t be curtailed. The Marxist elite along with the Progressive left have been using “Hate ” speech since 2016 to spread fear in the American public because he is a threat to their Power. Hate speech that is constantly spewed by the left can eventually affect those with mental disorders, but 2 assassination attempts in 2 months! Something is drastically wrong in our country and I’m sure we can expect even more of this from the left before November. Pretty sad.
Routh, Crooks. Recruits of the DNC? With the track record of the Clinton’s I wouldn’t put it past them. They’ll eat their young to keep the White House and they’re scared to death of President Trump.
It is very disheartening to me to hear and see the way Democrats spew their hate for President Trump. I can’t understand why intelligent people can’t see that it is the Democrats from the time of Obama to Biden and Harris who have destroyed our Democracy and not President Trump. The Democrats appear to hate the American people and at all cost want the illegals to take over the USA. The Democrats only want power and to heck with the US Citizens. Why doesn’t everyone see this?.