Thu Sep 19 08:00:27 UTC 2024: ## Alleged Trump Assassin Had History of Run-Ins With Law, Was Subject of FBI Tip

**West Palm Beach, Florida** – Ryan Routh, the suspect in an alleged assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, has a long history of encounters with law enforcement, according to reports. Routh, 58, was arrested Sunday after allegedly pointing a gun at Trump’s golf course in West Palm Beach.

Routh’s past includes over 100 interactions with law enforcement, spanning charges from writing bad checks to felony firearms possession and even possession of a weapon of mass destruction. He was also the subject of an FBI tip in 2019 alleging he was a felon in possession of a firearm, although the tipster later retracted the information.

The FBI receives thousands of tips daily, and prioritizes those involving potential threats to life. While the FBI investigated Routh’s history following the 2019 tip, they found no grounds for an arrest at that time. Former FBI Supervisory Special Agent Scott Duffey explained that numerous tips never lead to an interview if there’s no evidence of imminent danger or criminal activity.

The FBI’s investigation into Routh’s past and the incident at Trump’s golf course is ongoing. Routh is currently being held on federal gun charges.

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