Direct Links Emerge Between Ukraine and Trump’s Second Assassination Attempt

The plot thickens.

BREAKING: Direct links emerge between Ukraine and Trump’s second assassination attempt.

— Douglas Macgregor (@DougAMacgregor) March 2, 2025

GROK: As of March 3, 2025, claims circulating on platforms like X suggest “direct links” between Ukraine and the second apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, which occurred on September 15, 2024, at his golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida. These claims appear to stem from the suspect, Ryan Wesley Routh, and his documented support for Ukraine’s war effort against Russia. However, no conclusive evidence has been presented by official investigations to confirm a direct connection between Ukraine and the attempt.
Routh, a 58-year-old American, was charged with federal gun crimes after allegedly hiding near Trump’s golf course with a rifle. He had traveled to Ukraine in 2022 following Russia’s invasion, expressing a desire to aid the country by recruiting fighters, though he was rejected by Ukraine’s military due to his age and lack of experience. Ukrainian officials, including the International Legion, have explicitly denied any association with Routh, stating he never served with them or had official ties. The Ukrainian government has condemned the assassination attempt and urged against linking Routh’s actions to their nation, noting that many Americans support Ukraine without implication in such acts.
Speculation about Ukraine’s involvement seems fueled by Routh’s public pro-Ukraine stance, documented in media interviews and social media, alongside conspiracy theories amplified by figures like Russia’s Dmitry Medvedev, who suggested without evidence that Ukraine’s “neo-Nazi regime” might have hired Routh. U.S. authorities, including the FBI, are still investigating Routh’s motives, but as of now, they’ve not confirmed any foreign government’s involvement. The narrative of “direct links” appears to be a leap beyond what official reports substantiate, possibly driven by political agendas or disinformation, especially given Russia’s interest in exploiting the situation to undermine U.S.-Ukraine relations.
Critical examination of this claim reveals a gap between Routh’s personal fixation on Ukraine and any proven directive from Kyiv. Investigations continue, but current evidence points to Routh acting independently, not as an agent of Ukraine. Always approach such bold assertions with skepticism until backed by authoritative, transparent findings.