Son of suspect speaks after apparent Trump assassination attempt in Florida

Oran Routh says dad, accused of targeting ex-president for unknown motivations, was passionate about Ukraine cause

Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw, holds a photograph of the rifle and other items found near where a suspect was discovered, during a press conference regarding an apparent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump on September 15, 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida.

The son of the man accused of trying to assassinate Donald Trump at his Florida golf course Sunday said his father had traveled to Ukraine and volunteered to provide what the son described as “humanitarian” aid to troops defending the country from Russian forces that invaded in 2022.

A source with direct knowledge of the investigation confirmed to the Guardian that the suspect in Sunday’s case is 58-year-old Ryan Wesley Routh – though law enforcement has not officially named him and there was no immediate indication of a motive.