Staff Reports
Ryan Wesley Routh is back in the spotlight, and not for the reasons his parents would have hoped. Fresh off the press, news has emerged that Routh has been formally charged as a would-be assassin against former President Donald Trump, as if life wasn’t already too entertaining for those following politics closely. The seriousness of Routh’s alleged attempt on Trump’s life should put to rest any fantasies about America being past the days of political violence—especially when it’s declared that Routh had one purpose in West Palm Beach: to kill the beloved and embattled Republican nominee.
Initially, Routh drew the attention of authorities for firearms offenses, and as luck would have it, a judge decided he should probably spend some time in jail without bail. Anyone who thought they could just roll the dice on life after attempting to take down a former president clearly doesn’t understand the stakes. The federal prosecutor’s decision to up the ante with more severe charges was a no-brainer. After all, folks just can’t go around trying to kill the guy who once served as the leader of the free world—no matter how badly liberals are trying to rewrite history.
Adding a dash of irony to the situation, Judge Aileen Cannon, the Trump-appointed judge who recently tossed out Trump’s classified documents case, is set to oversee this thrilling new chapter in Routh’s life. What are the odds? It’s almost as if the judicial system has decided to throw a curveball or two for entertainment purposes. One can only wonder how Judge Cannon feels about presiding over yet another case that underscores the ridiculousness bordering on savagery coming from anti-Trump factions.
As the tale unfolds, Routh’s motivations were painted pretty clearly. He wasn’t simply living his best life in West Palm Beach; he was there for one reason and one reason alone—assassination. The antics reached new heights during an alleged incident at the Trump International Golf Club, where Routh’s gun was ultimately spotted by Secret Service agents. A person can only shake their head at the sheer madness unfolding in what should be a peaceful Florida getaway. Instead, it became a scene worthy of a summer blockbuster with Routh fleeing in his vehicle: a typical Hollywood escape scene, minus the happy ending.
Suspect Ryan Routh Formally Charged With Attempting to Assassinate Trump https://t.co/knVliolVcJ pic.twitter.com/OU68yDGFOh
— Brett Murphy (@BrettMurphyX) September 24, 2024
But wait, there’s more! In a twist that could only be scripted for daytime television, Routh’s son, Oran, was also taken into custody after authorities found a treasure trove of—wait for it—child pornography at his home. It’s almost like the whole family decided to take a crash course in how not to be members of society. As if attempting to take out Trump wasn’t enough for the evening news, they’ve managed to ensure that their last name will resound for reasons that are both shameful and scandalous.
And while all this drama unfolds, at least there’s a silver lining for Trump: the Senate, in a rare show of unity, unanimously agreed to grant him the same Secret Service protection that President Biden enjoys. It seems only fitting; if the world is going to continue to be rife with threats against the former president, he might as well have some well-armed friends looking out for him. An armed Trump is certainly better than a sitting duck; after all, in political America, it seems that the stakes are higher than ever.
