Loading ...Would-Be Trump Assassin Sends Letter to Media Revealing Obama, Iran-Linked Shooting Motive.
Ryan Routh, the gunman accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald J. Trump at one of his golf courses in Florida, has sent a letter to the corporate media from his federal detention facility, revealing his political motivations. Addressed to POLITICO and other outlets, the letter sharply criticizes Trump’s foreign policy, particularly his withdrawal from President Barack Obama’s Iran nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
Routh referred to Trump as a “dictator,” echoing Democratic and media talking points. In the letter, he aligned his rhetoric with common anti-Trump arguments, warning of civil war and advocating for limits on presidential power. Despite disclaiming party affiliation, his attacks mirrored Democratic critiques of Trump’s policies and leadership style.