Man suspected of apparent assassination attempt against Trump left a letter detailing his plans, prosecutors say

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

33% : "Trump "ended relations with Iran like a child and now the Middle East has unraveled," the letter says.Routh, 58, was charged with two firearm offenses last week after allegedly fleeing the Trump International Golf Course.
31% : "Routh, in a self-published book, also told the country of Iran: "You are free to assassinate Trump.
25% : Prosecutors say a Secret Service agent fired at Routh after spotting a rifle poking out of the tree line several holes ahead of where Trump was golfing on September 15, and that Routh was spotted by a witness running away from the scene and driving off.
20% : In online posts, frequently focused on US politics and global events, Routh said he voted for Trump in 2016 but that the president had become a disappointment, adding that "I will be glad when you gone.

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