Florida Deputies Gift Trump Handcuffs from Alleged Assassination Attempt Suspect in High-Profile Meeting
On Tuesday, law enforcement officers from Martin County, Florida, met with former President Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago resort to present him with a unique token: the handcuffs used in the arrest of Ryan Wesley Routh, the man accused of an assassination attempt against Trump just days earlier. Sheriff William Snyder and Chief Deputy John Budensiek were among those who joined Trump to acknowledge the resolution of the immediate threat, as the former president expressed gratitude to the officers with a handshake and a pointed remark: “I’m still here.”
The incident that led to the arrest unfolded on Sunday at Trump’s West Palm Beach golf course. Secret Service agents, always on alert, spotted a rifle protruding through a fence surrounding the property as Trump played a round of golf. Swift action by the agents and local authorities led to the arrest of Routh, a convicted felon who had been in the area for nearly 12 hours, according to investigators.
Ryan Wesley Routh has a criminal background and affiliations with Hawaii and North Carolina. Investigators also revealed that Routh had a history of criticizing Trump in various social media posts and was a vocal supporter of Ukraine in its war against Russia. Routh had even visited Ukraine, showcasing his strong political opinions.
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