Report Shows Secret Service Shot at Would-Be Trump Assassin 6 Times
A recently released report indicates that a U.S. Secret Service agent fired six shots at an alleged assassin of then-President-elect Donald Trump—missing the target entirely despite standing only about five feet away.
The Trump Assassination Task Force reveals that the Secret Service Agent who spotted Ryan Routh in the trees at the golf course, opened fire on the suspect and…
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) December 12, 2024
MISSED HIM SIX TIMES FROM FIVE FEET AWAY!!
How is that possible? pic.twitter.com/0WVX7NdF9O
The suspect, identified as Ryan Wesley Routh, was taken into custody last fall after he was found armed with a rifle near Trump’s West Palm Beach golf course. Positioned roughly 300–500 yards from Trump’s location, Routh had reportedly been hiding in bushes at the perimeter of the property. When discovered, the Secret Service agent on patrol along the fence line reportedly saw the barrel of Routh’s weapon. The agent responded immediately by firing six shots in Routh’s direction. According to the recently disclosed report, all six rounds failed to hit him. Final ballistics results remain pending as the FBI continues its investigation.
SECRET SERVICE: It is clear to me that USSS agents need to spend more time learning to shoot. For example, the agent who opened fire on Ryan Routh did so from as little as 5 ft away---missing all 6 shots. I know this is rich coming from a Stormtrooper.
— @amuse (@amuse) December 11, 2024
h/t @JD_Cashless pic.twitter.com/cXOeyN8SNr
After the shots were fired, Routh fled to a waiting vehicle. A witness who heard the gunfire and saw Routh escape managed to snap a photo of the car’s license plate and shared it with Secret Service agents. That information helped lead to Routh’s subsequent arrest.
If you're wondering how Trump's Secret Service agent missed Ryan Routh with six shots from five feet away, just watch this video. 🤦♂️ pic.twitter.com/QIoav0SPBU
— Gain of Fauci (@DschlopesIsBack) December 12, 2024
Additional details emerging from the case reveal that Routh, accused of attempting to assassinate Trump, was carrying 18 phones at the time—one more than he was known to own. His defense team is reportedly considering an insanity plea. Routh has penned over 40 letters to media outlets, apparently seeking to explain his actions. He has asked the court to delay his trial until December 2025. The Secret Service, already facing scrutiny following the Butler, Pennsylvania shooting, now faces questions about the agent’s marksmanship and overall preparedness in this high-stakes encounter.
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