Ryan Wesley Routh, who was recently arrested in Florida for allegedly attempting to assassinate Donald Trump while he was golfing, is now facing federal charges related to gun possession. During his court appearance, he was charged with possessing a firearm as a felon and possessing a firearm with a defaced serial number, potentially facing up to 15 years in prison if convicted. The FBI revealed that Routh spent nearly 12 hours near Trump’s golf course before the incident, and was driving a stolen vehicle when apprehended.
The arrest has sparked a call for increased security for Trump, with Republican House speaker Johnson demanding that the Secret Service provide him with “every asset available.” Trump himself has blamed Joe Biden and Kamala Harris for the assassination attempts, linking their rhetoric to the violence. Biden, in response, has called for more resources to be allocated to the Secret Service. Meanwhile, Harris has condemned political violence and emphasized the need for unity and support for law enforcement.
Voter records show that Routh had a history of political donations and run-ins with law enforcement in North Carolina. Trump is set to meet with the acting director of the Secret Service to discuss security measures moving forward. The incident has reignited concerns about political violence and the safety of public figures in the increasingly polarized political climate.
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