Ryan Wesley Routh was arrested in connection with an alleged attempted assassination of Donald Trump at his West Palm Beach golf club. Routh has a lengthy criminal history and has recently focused on global politics, particularly Russia’s war in Ukraine. Routh self-published a book where he criticized democracy and expressed strong opinions on global conflicts. Routh initially supported Donald Trump but later became a vocal critic, expressing regret for his past support. He advocated for Ukraine in its war against Russia, though his efforts to assist were hindered by his age and lack of military experience.