Ryan Wesley Routh’s life wasn’t a straight line—it zigzagged through causes, convictions, and chaos, bending in ways that defied easy understanding. To some, he was a man with big ideas—someone building shelters for the homeless in Hawaii, rallying to defend Ukraine, and jumping between political ideologies. But underneath all that, behind the digital smokescreen he created on social media, something far more troubling was at play—a quiet storm brewing, hidden in the shadows he carried with him.
A U.S.S.S. sniper opened fire but missed a would-be assassin.
Ryan Wesley Routh has been identified as the man with the gun. According to a @CBSNews report, Routh was pulled over about 50 miles away and arrested without incident – following a tip from a witness who saw a man (he… pic.twitter.com/91k5NT9yKV
— RounderLife (@RounderLife) September 16, 2024
At 58, Routh was never a man of calm and cool brain, rather of contradictions. Once a supporter of Donald Trump, he later opposed him, with a sharpness few could have seen coming. In his self-published book *Ukraine’s Unwinnable War*, he didn’t just criticize Trump—he lashed out, calling him a “buffoon” over the Capitol riot and his withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal. His anger festered, pushing him to extremes. In a shocking move, he even called on Iran to assassinate Trump—something far darker than any political belief of an individual.
That darkness reappeared this past Sunday, when Routh was arrested for stalking Trump at a golf course, rifle in hand. The Secret Service acted quickly, stopping him before anything could unfold, but the question floats in the air—how did this man, once promoting justice and charity, end up here, standing on the brink of violence?
Routh’s online persona was sprawling—he saw himself as a man on a mission, battling corruption, raising funds for Ukraine’s fight against Russia. But even Ukrainian officials dismissed his efforts, brushing them off as delusions. His ideas were erratic, disconnected from the very ground of reality, yet he moved from one to the next with unsettling ease. One day, he was a Bernie Sanders supporter. The next, he was praising Tulsi Gabbard. His loyalty swung like a pendulum, aligning with Trump, then turning on him, leaving those watching baffled by his wild swings in allegiance.
#VIDEO: @MartinFLSheriff shared video of the moments leading up to the arrest of Ryan Routh, 58. On Sunday, Secret Service agents saw a AK-47 style rifle pointing towards former President Trump while he was golfing at his golf club in WPB. @CBS12 pic.twitter.com/7zs1UB8lZG
— Victoria De Cardenas (@VictoriaCBS12) September 16, 2024
His social media accounts told the story of a man lost in his own contradictions. One post would demand police reform; the next would call on Joe Biden to take a harder stance. If to follow or scrutinize his journey in politics, it is to be in a labyrinth….. a dizzying ride through a mind that never seemed to find its footing.
But what happened online was only part of the story. His real-world actions painted a far more disturbing picture. In 2002, his life took a violent turn during a standoff with North Carolina police. Holed up with a machine gun, Routh was arrested and convicted of felony charges involving explosives. A mental health evaluation was ordered, but whatever it uncovered remains a mystery. By 2010, he faced another conviction—this time for keeping stolen goods, money that fueled his crack cocaine habit.
In 2018, he moved to Hawaii, hoping to reinvent himself. He and his son started building sheds for the homeless—a seemingly noble endeavor. But even in this, something felt off. Behind the polite conversations with neighbors, behind the Biden-Harris sticker on his truck, something darker simmered beneath the surface.
Weird that would be assassin and pro Ukrainian supporter, Ryan Routh chose a Russian made AK 47 as his weapon of choice. pic.twitter.com/MnArBYwXkC
— Truth Be Told (@TROOTHBT0LD) September 16, 2024
Neighbors described him as quiet, even friendly—but the arrest shattered that image. The rifle in his hands told a different story—a story where all the jagged pieces of his life collided. Political anger, personal frustration, and unfulfilled ambitions spiraled into something violent.
Routh’s journey from a man who wanted to help the homeless to one accused of plotting an assassination leaves behind more questions than answers. So Routh was a man torn between his ideals and his demons, never fully at peace with either. Those who knew him are now left trying to reconcile the quiet man they thought they understood with the one now facing a much darker reality. His path ahead? As unclear as the one that brought him here.
Major Points
- Routh, once a champion of various causes, was arrested for stalking Trump with a rifle in hand.
- His political beliefs zigzagged, from supporting Trump to calling for his assassination.
- Routh’s online presence revealed a man lost in erratic ideologies and growing frustrations.
- His past included violent standoffs, drug issues, and efforts to reinvent himself in Hawaii.
- The man who once built shelters for the homeless now faces a future shrouded in uncertainty and darkness.
Conner T – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News