A disturbing twist has emerged in the Trump assassination attempt investigation: the suspect, Ryan Routh, allegedly tried to acquire military-grade weapons from war-torn Ukraine. This bombshell revelation raises urgent national security concerns—and could have major implications for U.S. foreign policy and future aid to Ukraine.
Plot to Kill Trump Involved Foreign Arms Sourcing
Federal prosecutors have confirmed that Routh, the man behind the second known attempt to assassinate President Donald J. Trump, sought advanced military weapons—including RPGs and stinger missiles—from Ukrainian contacts.
Court documents revealed a chilling message Routh sent to a Ukrainian contact:
“Send me a RPG or stinger, and I will see what we can do… Trump is not good for Ukraine.”
He also shared surveillance images of Trump’s private jet, captioning it:
“Trump’s plane, he gets on and off daily.”
Routh’s digital footprint indicates previous ties to Ukraine, including alleged involvement in recruiting mercenaries for the Ukrainian military. These connections may have made it easier for him to reach out for weapons in a conflict zone already flooded with Western arms.
Six Months of Planning Foiled by Secret Service
Authorities say Routh’s plan was calculated, political, and intended to disrupt the 2024 election. After failing to secure surface-to-air missiles, he turned to U.S. gun shops, attempting to purchase a .50 caliber sniper rifle.
🚨BREAKING: The DOJ revealed that Trump assassin Ryan Routh tried to buy military weapons from Ukraine to kill Trump, including a ROCKET LAUNCHER.
Routh asked the Ukrainian Military for a “Stinger or RPG to take out Trump”because Trump would be “Bad for Ukraine”
Routh goes on… pic.twitter.com/u6qHldOup1
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) April 8, 2025
Ultimately, Routh obtained a Soviet-era military SKS rifle illegally and showed up armed at Trump International Golf Club in Palm Beach on September 15.
Secret Service agents spotted him lying in wait with tactical gear, prompting a swift response that forced him to flee. He left behind his weapon and was captured days later with burner phones, fake IDs, and stolen license plates—part of an elaborate escape plan that included fleeing to Mexico City.
Authorities say Routh admitted his intentions in custody, reportedly telling them:
“I need equipment so that Trump cannot get elected.”
Fallout: Could Ukraine Aid Be Reevaluated?
This assassination plot, now directly tied to Ukraine through attempted arms trafficking, has sparked concerns over how U.S.-supplied weapons could be misused or fall into the wrong hands.
🚨BREAKING: The DOJ has revealed that President Trump’s would-be assass!n, Ryan Routh, tried to purchase military weapons from Ukraine—including a rocket launcher—in a plot to k!ll Trump.
The Ukrainian government was allegedly aware of the assass!nation plan.
Here are the DOJ… pic.twitter.com/qcyrqx3u7W
— Derrick Evans (@DerrickEvans4WV) April 8, 2025
Ukraine has received tens of billions in American military support under the Biden administration. But with this suspect exploiting Ukraine as a potential weapons source for a domestic terror attack, lawmakers may revisit oversight and restrictions on further aid.
Congressional Republicans and security hawks are already calling for a full investigation into how weapons from a U.S.-funded war zone could have become accessible to an American assassin.
Routh, who has pleaded not guilty, faces multiple charges and is set to stand trial on September 8, 2025.
As America grapples with the implications, this case serves as a dire warning: the global arms pipeline is no longer just a foreign policy issue—it’s now a domestic threat to our leaders, our elections, and our sovereignty.