Live Updates: Suspect in Second Attempted Assassination of Trump Left Note Expressing Intent to Kill Ex-President, Prosecutors Reveal | US Elections 2024

A man suspected of a second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump has acknowledged his plot in a note found by police, prosecutors revealed on Monday. Ryan Wesley Routh, the suspect, was found to have a list of dates that Trump would be in certain locations, as well as notebooks filled with information on Ukraine, combat, and criticisms of China and Russia. Routh’s cellphones were also tracked to areas near Trump’s properties leading up to the assassination attempt. The suspect dropped off a box of ammunition and tools at a witness’s house before his arrest, offering $150,000 for someone to complete the job. In a book believed to be authored by Routh in 2023, he made derogatory comments about Trump and the US government. Routh was also found with a rifle outside of a golf course where Trump was playing, indicating a potential threat to the former President’s life. The suspect’s actions raise concerns over security and safety measures for high-profile individuals. Trump remains a polarizing figure in US politics, as demonstrated by polls showing him leading Vice President Kamala Harris in battleground states. The ongoing tension and potential security threats underscore the need for continued vigilance and protection for public figures.

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