The Department of Justice (DOJ), under the Biden administration, has come under fire for publicly releasing a disturbing letter from Ryan Wesley Routh, the man accused of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump. The letter, which offers a $150,000 reward to anyone who can "complete the job" and assassinate Trump, has raised concerns about why the DOJ made this inflammatory document available to the public.
Routh, a 58-year-old North Carolina native, was apprehended on September 15, 2024, at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida. Armed with a scoped rifle, he had been camping out near the course for 12 hours before Secret Service agents detected the weapon and arrested him. Routh had attempted to target Trump while the former president was playing a round of golf, but no shots were fired, and Trump remained unharmed.
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The latest Trump would be assassin – Ryan Routh ALSO appeared in a Blackrock Commerical just like Thomas Crooks.
That means BOTH featured in Global Wealth management firm’s Commercial.
THESE ARENT COINCIDIENCES.
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— Concerned Citizen (@BGatesIsaPyscho) September 16, 2024
What shocked many was the content of the letter Routh had left behind. Addressed to the “World,” the letter openly admitted Routh’s failure in his assassination attempt and promised a $150,000 reward to anyone who could finish the task. “It is up to you now to finish the job,” he wrote, further describing Trump as unfit to hold office and claiming that the former president’s leadership had led to global destabilization.
The DOJ included this letter as part of a pre-trial memorandum to support Routh’s continued detention. However, critics argue that publicly releasing such a letter could incite violence and inspire further attempts on Trump’s life. This has sparked a wave of backlash from Trump supporters, conservative media, and commentators who question the motives behind the DOJ’s decision.
Last week, Sen Blumenthal — a massive Trump hater — accused the Biden admin of stonewalling their investigation into the Trump assassination.
Today, his DOJ released a letter from his second would-be-assassin offering $150K for someone to kill President Trump.
So they're… pic.twitter.com/P626yjI04b
— Greg Price (@greg_price11) September 23, 2024
Conservative voices have been particularly vocal about the apparent inconsistency in the DOJ’s actions. Commentators like Matt Walsh pointed out that the Biden administration previously withheld the manifesto of the Nashville school shooter, citing concerns about incitement. Yet, just days after Routh’s arrest, the DOJ chose to release his reward letter, which openly encourages assassination attempts on Trump.
Adding to the controversy is Routh’s background. Court documents revealed that Routh had an obsession with Ukraine, even boasting about his willingness to die for the cause amid the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. He reportedly traveled from North Carolina to Florida in mid-August and had been tracking Trump’s movements for weeks. Routh’s social media accounts also showcased his anti-Trump rhetoric, further complicating the narrative.
Despite his capture, the release of the letter has renewed fears about copycat attempts, especially given Trump’s high profile and divisive political standing. The timing of the release has led some to speculate about political motives behind the DOJ’s actions, especially with Trump leading the polls for the Republican nomination in the 2024 presidential election. Supporters of the former president are calling for greater scrutiny of the DOJ, with some accusing the Biden administration of negligence or worse .
Routh now faces multiple charges, including federal firearms violations. His next court appearance is scheduled for a detention hearing in Florida. As the legal proceedings unfold, the public debate over the DOJ’s decision to release this incendiary letter will likely intensify, with Trump’s allies viewing it as yet another example of institutional bias against the former president
