“Son of Florida Shooter Suspect Claims Father Sought ‘Humanitarian Aid’ for Ukraine Troops”

The son of the man accused of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at a Florida golf course has spoken out, shedding light on his father's motivations. Oran Routh revealed that his father, 58-year-old Ryan Wesley Routh, had traveled to Ukraine to volunteer and provide what he described as "humanitarian aid" to troops defending against the Russian invasion that began in 2022. In a brief phone conversation, Oran expressed his father's commitment to the cause, stating, “My dad went over there and saw people fighting and dying. He tried to make sure things were okay, and things were not okay.” This statement highlights the complex emotions surrounding the incident, as Oran emphasized the need to maintain a constructive dialogue despite the serious allegations against his father.