JUST IN: Secret Service’s DAMNING Failure Exposed After Latest Assassination Scare

Former President Donald Trump was once again the target of an assassination attempt, authorities revealed yesterday. The FBI has confirmed that the suspect, Ryan Wesley Routh, was apprehended after spending nearly 12 hours near the grounds of Trump’s private golf course in Florida. The Secret Service is now facing criticism over its failure to secure the area and prevent what could have been a devastating incident.

Routh, a convicted felon with a history of violent charges, is currently in federal custody. The criminal complaint against him outlines a troubling past, including a conviction in 2002 in Greensboro, North Carolina, for the possession of a “weapon of mass death and destruction.” Additionally, in 2010, he was convicted of multiple counts of possession of stolen goods. Despite the record, Routh was able to approach the golf course undetected for an extended period, raising questions about the protocols in place to protect the former president.

Law enforcement revealed that Routh, who is prohibited from owning firearms due to his felony status, was charged with possession of a gun as a felon and obliterating the serial number on the firearm. He is expected to face additional charges as the investigation unfolds, with the Department of Justice (DOJ) working closely with the FBI and Secret Service to piece together Routh’s motive and determine if others were involved in the plot.

Ron Rowe, the acting Secret Service Director, is currently on the ground in West Palm Beach, Florida, conducting a thorough review of the incident. Rowe, a former West Palm Beach police officer, has been coordinating with local law enforcement, including the Palm Beach County and Martin County Sheriff’s Offices. A briefing is expected later today, during which Rowe is anticipated to address the security gaps that allowed Routh to remain near Trump’s property for such an extended period.

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The scare comes just two months after a similar incident in Butler, Pennsylvania, where Trump was also the target of an attempted assassination. The repeated security breaches have led to calls for enhanced protection around Trump, with some suggesting that the former president should be afforded the same security perimeter as the current president and vice president, given the persistent threats against him.

The suspect, Routh, has a disturbing history that includes apparent delusions of grandeur. Sources indicate that he expressed a desire to fight in Ukraine alongside local forces, which may have fueled his misguided sense of heroism. His arrest photo, which shows him smiling, has drawn further attention to his erratic behavior and possible motivations.

Today in West Palm Beach, Florida, 58-year-old Routh made his initial court appearance, facing serious charges. He’s accused of possessing a firearm as a convicted felon and having a gun with an altered serial number. In court, Routh, who seemed unfazed by the proceedings, disclosed he has a 25-year-old son and claimed financial insolvency, noting his only assets are two trucks in Hawaii, each valued at roughly $1,000. The brief hearing wrapped up quickly, with Routh’s defense handed over to a public defender. He’s scheduled for a bond hearing next Monday, September 23.

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