A recent court filing reveals that Ryan Wesley Routh, the man accused of an apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump while he was golfing in West Palm Beach, Florida, left behind a chilling letter that raises serious suspicions. In the letter, Routh explicitly states, “this was an assassination attempt on Donald Trump, but I failed you,” suggesting he anticipated his own failure from the outset.
A witness told investigators that Routh dropped off a box containing ammunition, tools, and the letter months prior to the incident. After learning of the apparent assassination attempt, the witness opened the box, according to the filing.
The letter, addressed ominously to “The World,” not only details his intentions but also invites others to complete what he began. “This was an assassination attempt on Donald Trump but I failed you. I tried my best and gave it all the gumption I could muster. It is up to you now to finish the job; and I will offer $150,000 to whomever can complete the job,” it says.
In the letter, Routh criticized Trump’s foreign policy decisions, stating, “Trump ended relations with Iran like a child and now the Middle East has unraveled.”
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Law enforcement reports indicate that Routh had been lying in wait at the golf course for nearly 12 hours before he was spotted. His preparation included tracking Trump’s appearances and making inquiries about fleeing to Mexico.
The filing also noted that agents discovered 12 pairs of gloves, along with a Hawaii driver’s license and a passport, both bearing Routh’s name.
Routh’s recent history includes a stint in Ukraine, where he unsuccessfully sought recruitment to fight against Russia, as well as time spent working in construction in Hawaii.
In his online posts, which often focused on U.S. politics and global events, Routh Routh said he voted for Trump in 2016 but that the president had become a disappointment, stating, “I will be glad when you’re gone.”
In a self-published book, he even issued a chilling message to Iran, saying, “You are free to assassinate Trump.”
Routh is set to appear in court for a detention hearing as the investigation unfolds, with prosecutors indicating that more serious charges could be forthcoming. The circumstances surrounding the letter, particularly his admission of failure and solicitation of others to act, remain highly suspicious and warrant further scrutiny.
Routh’s letter has sparked significant skepticism on social media, with users questioning his claim of failure before his “attempt”.
One user pointed out, “He gave someone this letter months ago, which makes it even stranger that he claims to have failed in his attempt, even though he hadn’t tried yet.”
Another user raised an intriguing question: “How did he know his attempt would fail? And he delivered the letter two weeks earlier? 🤔🤔🤔”
“The would-be assassin’s note suggests he INTENDED to fail. His letter even promised a reward to anyone who would finish the job—so it wasn’t a suicide note,” one user remarked.
Another noted the choice of words in his letter, saying, “It’s interesting that he wrote ‘assassination attempt’ rather than simply ‘assassination.’”
Additionally, one user pointed out, “He delivered the box PRIOR to the assassination attempt, meaning the letter was already sealed inside that box.”
This led to further speculation, with another user suggesting, “So it was obviously staged. Again.”
