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Donald Trump Shooting Suspect Could Have Been 'Part of a Conspiracy,' Florida Sheriff Suggests

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Ryan Wesley Routh is suspected of orchestrating an assassination attempt on Donald Trump.

Sept. 16 2024, Published 3:15 p.m. ET

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Martin County Sherriff William Snyder speculated the second alleged attempt on Donald Trump's life could have been a set-up.

During a recent press conference following the arrest of suspect Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, the man who allegedly planned to kill the former president this week, Snyder brought up a number of theories as authorities continue to investigate the shocking event.

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Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, was arrested in connection with gunfire near Donald Trump's Florida golf course.

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"I think what we’re finding out is that from this area, which of course raises the bigger question is how does a guy from not here get all the way to Trump International, realize that the president, the former president United States is golfing and is able to get a rifle in that vicinity?" he asked. "I think that’s the question the FBI and the Secret Service are laser-focused on."

"Is this guy part of a conspiracy?" he continued. "Is he a lone gunman? If it’s a lone gunman, President Trump is that much safer because we have him. But if he’s part of a conspiracy, then this whole thing really takes on a very ominous tone."

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Ryan Wesley Routh's son described his father as a 'good dad' in a recent interview.

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As OK! previously reported, Routh was arrested after he allegedly pointed a rifle through the tree line near Trump's West Palm Beach property while the ex-prez was playing a round of golf.

He was later charged with possession of a firearm while a convicted felon and possession of a firearm with an "obliterated" serial number.

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Ryan Wesley Routh reportedly spoke out against Donald Trump on his social media.

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Although little is known about Routh's alleged plans or motivations, it was discovered he often spoke out against Trump on his social media. He also has a criminal history that includes possession of a fully automatic machine gun in 2002.

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A separate assailant attempted to kill Donald Trump on July 13.

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However, Routh's son, Oran, 35, claimed he had no knowledge of his father's previous ownership of weapons or criminal record.

"He's my dad and all he's had is couple traffic tickets, as far as I know," he said in a recent interview. "That's crazy. I know my dad and love my dad, but that's nothing like him. He's a hard worker and a great dad. He's a great dude, a nice guy and has worked his whole f------ life."

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Oran confessed his dad openly did not like the 78-year-old politician like "every reasonable person," but insisted his father was "not a violent" man himself.

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