The sick mind of Ryan Wesley Routh is no joke—but we can’t ignore what brought him here. The attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump earlier this month has rocked the country, but as new details emerge, the story gets even more disturbing. Routh, a convicted felon and former Trump supporter turned bitter critic, plotted for months to take Trump’s life, and now his twisted manifesto is in the spotlight. What drives a man to such lengths? I’m sure it has a lot to do with the toxic rhetoric we hear coming from the far left. The same crowd that keeps calling Trump “dangerous” clearly has some dangerous members themselves.
The Letter That Shook Us All
Let’s start with the jaw-dropping revelation that broke just this morning. Ryan Wesley Routh left behind a chilling letter, addressed to “The World,” where he outright confesses to attempting to assassinate Trump. In his handwritten note, Routh expressed regret for failing but made it clear that his mission wasn’t over—he offered $150,000 to anyone who could “finish the job.” You read that right: a bounty on the former President’s head.
I mean, how deranged do you have to be? This guy wasn’t just content with taking a shot at Trump and missing. No, he had to go full villain and put a price on it, offering a fortune to whoever could pull it off.
A Dangerous Radical
Now, we know that Routh is no stranger to extremist ideas. Prosecutors revealed he authored a book titled Ukraine’s Unwinnable War: The Fatal Flaw of Democracy, World Abandonment and the Global Citizen-Taiwan, Afghanistan, North Korea, WWIII and the End of Humanity. Sounds like a lovely beach read, huh?
In his book, Routh fantasized about foreign governments, like Iran, taking the task of assassinating Trump into their own hands. That’s right—he straight up encouraged Iran to do his dirty work. It’s one thing to be critical of a president’s foreign policy decisions; it’s another to want to see them dead over it. Routh clearly took his anger to a whole new level.
But let’s not kid ourselves—where do people like this get their motivation? Look at the left-wing media, the Twitter mobs, the Hollywood elites who have been vilifying Trump for years. They call him a dictator, a danger to democracy, and they whip people into a frenzy. And now, we’re seeing the results. This man is a ticking time bomb who, instead of dealing with his issues, let the hatred and lies he heard daily push him over the edge.
His Laughable Courtroom Behavior
You’d think someone facing such serious charges would show a bit of remorse, right? Not Ryan Wesley Routh. Nope. At his first court appearance, he was reportedly laughing and joking with his attorneys. This man who plotted to take Trump’s life, and who placed a bounty on the former president’s head, was smiling in court. Unreal.
But let’s get serious. The DOJ has Routh locked down on two firearm charges for now—possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of a firearm with a scratched-out serial number. That alone carries up to 20 years in prison, but believe me, more severe charges are coming. He’s already been tied to this assassination attempt, thanks to fingerprint evidence on the loaded rifle he left behind at the scene. With every new detail that comes out, it’s clear that this guy is far more dangerous than we originally thought.
The Tools of a Madman
What’s truly wild is what investigators found when they searched Routh’s car after his failed attempt at Trump’s life. This wasn’t just a case of some nutjob with a gun. No, Routh came prepared with a car full of incriminating items—six cell phones, two extra license plates, and 12 pairs of gloves. He was clearly planning something big.
One of the cell phones had a Google search for how to travel from Palm Beach County (where Trump’s golf course is) to Mexico. Coincidence? I don’t think so. This guy was planning his escape route before he even tried to pull off the assassination.
And it doesn’t stop there. Routh had a handwritten list of Trump’s appearances from August through October 2024, tracking the former President’s every move. This was a cold, calculated plan. The more we learn, the more chilling this plot becomes.
Aiding and Abetting?
And here’s another twist—Routh apparently dropped off a box of ammo, cell phones, and handwritten letters at a friend’s house months before his attempt on Trump’s life. The box was opened only after news of the assassination plot broke, and it was full of disturbing materials, including the now-infamous letter. The DOJ will surely be investigating whether this friend had any role in aiding Routh, or if they were just in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Leftist Rhetoric Leading to Violence?
Now, I’m not saying every person who criticizes Trump is going to try to assassinate him. But it’s time to acknowledge the danger of the radical rhetoric coming from the left. When people on TV and social media are constantly vilifying Trump and his supporters, what kind of message do you think that sends to unstable individuals like Ryan Wesley Routh?
The hatred for Trump has been building for years, and it’s only a matter of time before that hatred spills into real-world violence. We’ve already seen violent protests, threats, and now, a literal assassination attempt. What’s next?
The left needs to take responsibility for the toxic environment they’ve helped create. Sure, they’ll say Routh acted alone, that he’s just a deranged individual. But let’s be real—people like him don’t exist in a vacuum. They’re influenced by what they see and hear. The media has been pouring gasoline on the fire of Trump hatred for years, and Routh is just one of the many people who have been burned by it.
What Happens Next?
Routh will appear in court again soon, but don’t expect him to be walking out a free man anytime soon. His attorney might try to request bond, but let’s be honest—there’s no way that’s going to happen. The DOJ has more than enough evidence to keep him behind bars, and we’re only going to see more charges come out as this case unfolds.
For now, Routh is facing 20 years in prison for the gun charges alone, but with the attempted assassination of a former president on his record, you can bet that the government will be pushing for a life sentence. And honestly? Good riddance.
Final Thoughts
Ryan Wesley Routh may be one sick man, but he’s also a product of the radical rhetoric that’s been festering on the left for years. His plan to take Trump’s life—and his offer of $150,000 to anyone willing to finish the job—is a clear indication of how dangerous unchecked hatred can become. It’s time for the media and leftist politicians to stop stoking the flames of division and take responsibility for the monsters they’re helping to create.
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Jimmy
Why did you have to put that he would pay someone $150,000 to complete the mission. Could you have just said “a monetary amouted was stated”? By giving the amount offered, this will only spur on the next person thinking they will get that amount, even tho this guy is in jail. The left wants to control everyone they can. Trump stands in the way of control. He stands for individuals and individual rights. The left is no one has any rights for anything; only those in power.
Maybe it is time for Trump to stop asking like he does and stop doing the stuff he does that creates a person that people simple do not like. This is as much Trump fault if not all Trumps fault.
YOU ARE AN ASSWIPE. THIS VILE CRAP IS ALL FROM THE LEFT AND JACKWADS LIKE YOU!!
Thought you might get that type of response like you did from Cathy, Ron. I did see your comment and did not comment on it myself as I was sure others would… If you listen to both the left and the right, especially Trump, there is a stark difference in the type of rhetoric being spewed. The left, bolstered by the MSM is terrified of Trump becoming President again, and will stop at nothing to prevent it. The problem is, we Patriots are going to put him back in office in November, and there is nothing they can do to stop us.
What a dumbass you are! Let’s hope lots of people dislike you enough to bitch slap you every time you go out in public, comrade!
Maybe it is time for YOU to stop blaming Trump for YOU calling him Hitler.
Jimmy – You made a definitive statement in the second sentence of your article on Ryan Routh which said he was a former Trump supporter. Where does that little “nugget” come from? There’s no reported or quantified evidence he ever was a Trump supporter – just some weak suppositions implying he had one time supported Trump. But those suppositions come from unverified (and I think probably “Never-Trumper” reporting). – in fact his life experience I believe has been nothing more than radical left leaning Democrat or Marxist musings. I feel it is disingenuous to cast him as a “former Trump supporter” – Routh has never been a Republican or conservative independent and that misinformation stated by you only feeds the “Left” to say that Trump is inciting radical people, even within his own supporters.
Fair comment Randall. When I write my opinions, I use many sources to triangulate what I believe is true, then I add my perspective. I don’t recall exact source where I saw that, but you may be right, and I understand your comment. Thanks for following and commenting
Something fishy about this letter. If he dropped it off several months before the assassination attempt, why would he apologize for not getting the job done??? This letter written after??? By whom??