Ryan Routh sought ‘anti-aircraft weapon’ to use in Trump assassination, DOJ claims

Ryan Routh was charged with attempted assassination of President Donald Trump and faces five criminal counts, including a weapons charge, following his arrest on Sept. 15 at Trump International Golf Club in Florida. The Department of Justice claims Routh sought to purchase anti-aircraft weapons and stated he needed equipment to prevent Trump from being elected.

Routh allegedly communicated with a contact in Ukraine about acquiring military-grade weapons, expressing intent to harm Trump.

Routh has pleaded not guilty to all charges against him.