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Ryan Wesley Routh, would-be Trump assassin, fought in Ukraine, supports war

SUMMARY

A suspect has been arrested for an assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump at his West Palm Beach golf course.

Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, is identified as the suspect.

Reports indicate that Routh's social media reflects his "self-proclaimed involvement" in the war in Ukraine, including attempts to recruit soldiers. He has also claimed to have fought in Ukraine against Russia.

Before this incident, Routh lived in Hawaii and worked in construction in North Carolina.


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