A picture shared on X allegedly reveals the Instagram bio of Ryan Wesley Routh, who’s being charged with trying to assassinate former President Donald Trump, saying that he’s a Democrat and a part of the LGBTQ+ group.
Wow! President Trump’s murderer is a proud Democrat and a proud peaceable LGBTQ activist! And Ryan Wesley Routh hates #MAGA! He had Iran’s IRGC’s AK47! Couldn’t be extra clear than this
تروریستی که قصد ترور ترامپ را داشت یک دموکرات و یک فعال دگرباش است که از ترامپ نفرت دارد! pic.twitter.com/pq9NQrUP3L
— Amir Fakhravar (@Fakhravar) September 15, 2024
Verdict: False
There isn’t a proof to counsel this account truly belonged to Routh.
Reality Verify:
Routh, 58, has been charged for the tried assassination of Trump and will face a life sentence, in keeping with BBC. A court docket submitting reveals Routh had written a be aware that exposed his intent to kill Trump after already presumably dealing with 20 years in jail due costs involving his gun, the outlet reported.
An X picture claims to indicate a screenshot of Routh’s Instagram bio. The alleged bio reveals the title “Ryan W. Routh #LGBT #ACAB.” The remainder of the bio reads, “Proud dad. Proud LGBTQ+ member. Proud Dem. Don’t observe for those who’re a maga! Anti-Nazi. Anti-Fascist. Anti-Racist.” It then reveals emojis of the Ukrainian and Palestinian flag and flags for homosexual and transgender satisfaction.
There isn’t a proof this picture reveals Routh’s account, nevertheless. The account within the submit claiming to be Routh’s has since been deleted, and an archived model reveals that it was personal, so its posts can’t be accessed. CNN reported that Routh was an outspoken Trump critic on X and that he had a Fb account, however the article doesn’t point out an Instagram account. Each the Fb and X accounts, which featured posts involving recruiting troopers for Ukraine, have been suspended, in keeping with the Hindustan Times.
There are not any credible news reports to counsel that Routh recognized as a part of the LGBTQ+ group. (RELATED: No, Image Of Trump Taken At July 13 Assassination Attempt Does Not Show Him With Six Fingered Fist)
Routh’s political affiliation is troublesome to pin down, in keeping with The Guardian. He voted for President Joe Biden in 2020 however in January 2024 championed a Republican ticket of Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy, the outlet reported.
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