The Justice Department has just released a chilling letter from Ryan Wesley Routh, the man who allegedly attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump. This letter, obtained from a witness who discovered it in a box delivered by Routh months before the attack, reveals the dark mindset behind his heinous act—and it’s enough to send shivers down anyone’s spine.
In the letter addressed to “Dear World,” Routh doesn’t mince words about his failed attempt on Trump’s life. “This was an assassination attempt on Donald Trump but I failed you,” Routh wrote. “I tried my best and gave it all the gumption I could muster. It is up to you now to finish the job.” Disturbingly, he even offered $150,000 to anyone who could successfully carry out his sick plot. This isn’t just some deranged rambling—this is a dangerous call to arms aimed at taking out a former president of the United States. If that doesn’t raise alarms, what will?
Routh’s letter goes on to attack Trump’s character, claiming that the 45th president “fails to understand” the moral requirements of leadership. The irony, of course, is thick. Here’s a man plotting murder, preaching about the moral fabric of America. Routh’s words are a twisted attempt to justify violence, presenting himself as some kind of moral crusader while, in reality, he’s nothing more than a violent criminal.
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
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It doesn’t end there. Investigators also found a book authored by Routh in 2023, “Ukraine’s Unwinnable War: The Fatal Flaw of Democracy,” where he further explores his obsession with Trump’s downfall. In the book, Routh even calls on Iran to assassinate Trump, offering an apology for the U.S. electing him. It’s beyond disturbing—it’s a clear insight into the kind of fanaticism that fuels people like Routh. The fact that he’s willing to incite international actors to target a former president underscores just how serious this threat was.
Routh has already been charged with possessing a firearm with a scratched-off serial number, as well as possessing a gun illegally as a felon, but more severe charges are likely on the way. His case has attracted attention at the highest levels of government, with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis saying Routh should face life in prison.
This assassination attempt wasn’t just a tragic near-miss; it’s a wake-up call about the dangerous rhetoric and fanaticism that have infected our political landscape. It’s time we take threats like these seriously, because this time, we got lucky.