BREAKING: Failed Assassin Ryan Routh Pledged 6-Figure Bounty on Trump, Admits Democrat-Inspired Motive in Months-Old Letter.
Donald Trump,Trump Assassination Attempts,Crime
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Federal prosecutors have revealed that Ryan Routh, the suspect in the second failed assassination of former President Donald Trump, wrote a letter months in advance outlining his plans.
The letter, addressed to the “world,” included an advance apology for his failure: “This was an assassination attempt on Donald Trump, but I am so sorry I failed you. I tried my best and gave it all the gumption I could muster.”
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