The President's Daily Brief PDB Afternoon Bulletin | September 16th, 2024: Who is Trump’s Would-Be Assassin? & Afghanistan's Invisible Women
Sep 16, 2024
Ryan Wesley Routh, the suspected would-be assassin of former President Donald Trump, shares chilling insights into his motives and the broader political climate surrounding the event. The conversation shifts to Afghanistan, where harsh new Taliban laws are crushing the rights of women, banning public Quran recitation and restricting interaction with men. These developments highlight the severe regression of civil liberties and the grim reality faced by Afghan women in a climate of fear and repression.
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Second Assassination Attempt on Trump
- A second attempt was made on former President Trump's life on a golf course.
- The suspect, Ryan Wesley-Routh, was apprehended after a car chase.
Suspect's Social Media Activity
- Ryan Wesley-Routh, the suspect, was surprisingly active on social media.
- This revealed his political leanings, including initial support for Trump in 2016 and later for Biden/Harris.
Suspect's Pro-Ukraine Activities
- Routh posted pro-Ukraine messages and sought to recruit fighters against Russia.
- The New York Times even interviewed him, seemingly without due diligence given his past convictions.