In a shocking incident that has left many Americans on edge, a man named Ryan Ruth from North Carolina attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump for the second time in just two months. At 58 years old, Ruth appears to be a disturbed individual, heavily influenced by the relentless stream of propaganda from mainstream media. His obsession with Ukraine led him to take an ill-fated shot at Trump’s life while the former president prepared for a round of golf at his West Palm Beach home course.
On that fateful day, Ruth found a hiding spot in the thick brush separating the upscale golf course from the road. At around 2:00 a.m. — just hours before Trump was expected to be on the course — he took aim with an SKS-style rifle, equipped with a powerful scope. Undoubtedly aware of Trump’s penchant for golf following the summer months, Ruth’s plan seemed to hinge on sheer luck and timing. Fortunately, a keen-eyed Secret Service agent spotted the rifle’s muzzle poking through the fence, averting what could have been a disastrous encounter just minutes before Trump arrived at the sixth hole.
This latest assassination attempt underscores a troubling trend: the climate of fear and hatred that has grown around Trump, stoked by incendiary rhetoric from various left-leaning factions. For years, the media has branded Trump as a threat to democracy, invoking fear that he’s somehow capable of dismantling American society. When such dramatic claims are perpetuated, it’s no wonder that unstable individuals, like Ruth, feel compelled to act on this incendiary dialogue. Though Trump’s close brush with death has once again left him unscathed, it raises fundamental questions about the consequences of extreme political rhetoric.
In the aftermath of the incident, President Joe Biden’s response was rather lukewarm, emphasizing the need for improved support for the Secret Service and, oddly enough, expressing relief that Trump remained unharmed. It seems the left’s portrayal of Trump as a danger to democracy has not only incited violence but has also spun a web of absurdity where the lives of political figures seem to be playthings in a high-stakes game of power. Biden’s remarks about the necessity of reinforcements for the Secret Service came off as a strange acknowledgment of the reality that continues to haunt the political landscape.
Adding to the hypocrisy, Ruth appears to be a Democratic donor who echoed the party’s talking points about democracy supposedly being in peril. His social media posts reiterated the mantra that “democracy is on the ballot,” and his radical actions were misguided, believing that violence would somehow secure the future of democratic values. It’s astonishing how twisted these beliefs can become—Ruth seemed unaware that his actions directly contradicted the very principles he claimed to uphold. Instead of safeguarding democracy, he was prepared to obliterate it.
This incident not only highlights the real danger posed by extremism in politics but also sheds light on the responsibility of political figures and media outlets in shaping narratives. As the nation gears up for the upcoming election, it is essential to recognize the potential for chaos that can arise from fiery language and hyperbolic claims. Americans must navigate the choppy waters of partisanship with care—after all, while debating democracy, nobody should have to dodge bullets.
