A familiar figure in a Hawaii pickleball group, Ryan Routh, has been charged with possessing a firearm as a convicted felon and with an obliterated serial number after being apprehended at a West Palm Beach golf course where Donald Trump was playing. Ryan, known for his friendly demeanor and love for pickleball, had previously traveled to Ukraine in an attempt to join a combat unit but generally avoided discussing politics. Despite his quiet nature, Ryan was active in the community, helping to build tiny houses and repairing a local pier. The pickleball community was shocked to learn of Ryan’s involvement in the incident, as he was described as a good sport who never blamed his partner and was critical of himself when making errors on the court. While the details of the case are still unfolding, Ryan’s acquaintances from the pickleball group are trying to reconcile the image of the man they knew with the one presented in the media. The case highlights the complex nature of individuals and how little we may truly know about those around us.
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Routh Avoided Political Conversations and Was Friendly
