Overview

• Ryan Routh allegedly sought to purchase a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) or Stinger missile from a Ukrainian contact to assassinate Donald Trump, according to DOJ filings.
• Encrypted messages reveal Routh’s intent to prevent Trump’s reelection, stating he needed weapons to stop Trump, whom he deemed harmful to Ukraine.
• Routh conducted surveillance on Trump’s plane and movements, sending photos and discussing logistics for targeting the aircraft.
• Prosecutors disclosed Routh’s plans to flee to Mexico post-attack, coordinating with a smuggler named 'Ramiro' to facilitate his escape.
• The trial is set for September 2025, with Routh facing multiple charges, including attempted assassination and illegal firearms possession.