The Justice Department disclosed on Monday that the man accused of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump had written a note months earlier stating his intention to kill him. The note was addressed to “Dear World” and was found in a box containing ammunition, a metal pipe, and other items that was dropped off at the home of an unidentified person. The person contacted law enforcement after Ryan Wesley Routh’s arrest last Sunday, but the box was not opened until after Routh was taken into custody.
In the note, Routh admitted to attempting to assassinate Trump but claimed he had failed and offered a reward of $150,000 to anyone who could complete the job. The Justice Department argued that Routh should remain locked up as the case moves forward.
Routh’s attorney did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The attempted assassination occurred at a golf course, and the timeline of events leading up to the incident is still being investigated.
The content of the note and the evidence found in the box provide insight into Routh’s mindset and intentions. The Justice Department is taking the case seriously and is pushing for Routh to be detained as the investigation continues. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of former President Trump and the potential threats he may face in the future.
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