Would-be Trump assassin sought 'stinger' missile from Ukraine

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

49% : On Sept. 15, 2024, Secret Service agents allegedly saw Routh pointing a rifle in the direction of Trump at on his golf course in Florida.
33% : The two had discussed the July 2024 attempt to assassinate President Trump that occurred in Pennsylvania, with Routh writing 'I wish' via encrypted messaging app, before the two began discussing Routh's purchase of a weapon in August," according to the Department of Justice's court filing.
33% : Before Trump came into range, Routh was spotted by Secret Service agents.
32% : before then explaining his intent: 'I need equipment so that Trump cannot get elected,' " the filing states.
26% : [Trump] is not good for Ukraine,' which led the two to discuss Routh's purchase options, with Routh asking about the price and whether his associate could 'ship it to me????'
23% : Routh reportedly waited for 12 hours to target Trump and fled when Secret Service agents fired upon him.

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