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Ryan Wesley Routh

Coverage of Ryan Wesley Routh in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Sep 23 · 14:18 UTCMost recent: Apr 26 · 03:14 UTC
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Donald J. Trumpperson2Donald Trumpperson1Thomas Matthew Crooksperson1Secret Serviceorganization1FBIorganization1Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corpsorganization1Butler, Pennsylvaniaplace1ricintopic1Federal Law Enforcementorganization1Attempted Assassinationtopic1Federal Prisonplace1Trump International Golf Clubplace1West Palm Beach, Floridaplace1Hawaiiplace1Federal Juryorganization1
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  • SECURITYApr 26 · 03:14 UTCAXIOS
    Timeline: Shootings, threats against Trump over the years

    President Trump faced a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, adding to a pattern of threats and assassination attempts since his 2016 campaign. Key incidents include attacks in Butler (2024) by Thomas Matthew Crooks and Florida (2024) by Ryan Wesley Routh, alongside plots like a ricin-laced letter (2020) and an Iranian-backed murder-for-hire scheme (2024). Trump has vowed to continue public appearances despite the threats.

  • SECURITYFeb 4 · 15:55 UTCFBI NATIONAL PRESS
    Ryan Wesley Routh Sentenced to Life in Prison for Attempted Assassination of President Donald J. Trump and Assault of a Federal Law Enforcement Officer

    Ryan Wesley Routh, 59, was sentenced to life in prison plus 84 months for attempting to assassinate then-presidential candidate Donald J. Trump and committing related violent and firearms offenses. The sentencing concludes a federal case involving an assassination attempt on a major political figure. Routh faced charges for attempted assassination and assault of a federal law enforcement officer.

  • SECURITYSep 23 · 14:18 UTCFBI NATIONAL PRESS
    Jury Convicts Man of Attempted Assassination of President Donald J. Trump and Assault of a Federal Law Enforcement Officer

    A federal jury convicted Ryan Wesley Routh, 59, of Hawaii, of attempting to assassinate President Donald J. Trump during a planned sniper attack at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida. Routh was also convicted of assault on a federal law enforcement officer. The conviction marks a significant legal outcome in a case involving a serious threat against a sitting president.