Routh Challenges Trump to Golf Match: "He wins he can execute me, I win I get his job"

Palm Beach, Florida – Ryan Wesley Routh, currently facing federal charges for an alleged assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, has issued an unusual challenge to the former president. Routh, who is set to represent himself in his upcoming trial, proposed a golf match with high stakes. According to a social media post by ALX 🇺🇸, Routh stated, "He wins he can execute me, I win I get his job."

The challenge comes nearly a year after the incident at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, on September 15, 2024. During that event, a Secret Service agent reportedly spotted Routh with a rifle in bushes near the golf course. Routh fled the scene but was later apprehended by authorities.

Routh, 59, a North Carolina native who later moved to Hawaii, has a history of legal troubles, including previous felony convictions for firearm possession. Federal prosecutors have charged him with attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate, possessing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, and assaulting a federal officer, among other charges. He has pleaded not guilty to all counts.

Investigations into Routh's motives have revealed a complex background, including his self-proclaimed efforts to recruit soldiers for Ukraine and prior political statements. Court documents also indicated that Routh had previously written a note, "Dear World," which mentioned an "assassination attempt" on Donald Trump and offered a bounty for its completion. His trial is currently scheduled to begin on September 8, 2025.

The latest challenge, issued from his detention, adds an unexpected and bizarre twist to the high-profile legal proceedings. Routh's decision to represent himself at trial, combined with such public declarations, underscores the unconventional nature of the case as it progresses towards its resolution.