Ryan Wesley Routh, who was arrested for allegedly attempting to assassinate Donald Trump while he was golfing, is now facing gun charges related to improperly possessing a weapon. Routh appeared in federal court, where charges were announced against him for being a felon in possession of a firearm and possessing a gun with a defaced serial number. If convicted, Routh could face up to 15 years in prison for the first charge and up to five years for the second.
The incident has stirred controversy, with former President Trump blaming Joe Biden and Kamala Harris for allegedly inciting violence against him. Trump suggested that the rhetoric used by Democrats led to the assassination attempt against him. The White House condemned such statements, calling them irresponsible and emphasizing the need to reject political violence.
FBI investigation revealed that Routh’s phone was tracked near the golf course where Trump was playing, leading to his arrest. Routh’s vehicle license plate did not match the car he was driving, and it was linked to a stolen vehicle. Routh had a prior felony conviction for possessing a weapon of mass death and destruction in North Carolina.
Trump is now using the incident to fundraise on social media, portraying himself as a victim of political attacks and vowing to continue fighting for his supporters. The investigation into the attempted assassination is ongoing, with authorities emphasizing the need to prevent political violence in the country.
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