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Suspect of 2nd Trump Assassination Attempt Identified as Ryan Wesley Routh

Routh is currently in the custody of the Martin County Police Department, where he is facing both federal and state charges. 
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Suspect of 2nd Trump Assassination Attempt Identified as Ryan Wesley Routh
Ryan Wesley Routh speaks during an interview at a rally in central Kyiv, Ukraine, on April 27, 2022, in a still from video. AFPTV/AFP via Getty Images
Jack Phillips,Joseph Lord,Melanie Sun,Samantha Flom
9/16/2024|Updated: 9/17/2024
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The suspected would-be assassin of former President Donald Trump has been identified by officials as Ryan Wesley Routh, 58.

Few details have been verified about Routh, including a motive.

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Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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