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Son of suspect speaks after apparent Trump assassination attempt in Florida

Author: Editors Desk Source: The Guardian
September 16, 2024 at 10:18

Oran Routh says dad, accused of targeting ex-president for unknown motivations, was passionate about Ukraine cause

The son of the man accused of trying to assassinate Donald Trump at his Florida golf course on Sunday said his father had traveled to Ukraine and volunteered to provide what the son described as “humanitarian” aid to troops defending the country from Russian forces that invaded in 2022.

A source with direct knowledge of the investigation confirmed to the Guardian that the suspect in Sunday’s case is 58-year-old Ryan Wesley Routh – though law enforcement has not officially named him and there was no immediate indication of a motive.

His son, Oran Routh, repeatedly said he had not been able to immediately speak to his father or get information about the accusations against him, so he did not want to talk on his behalf.

But he also described his father as passionate about the Ukraine cause.