Ryan Routh, the man convicted of plotting to assassinate President Donald Trump, has made a series of peculiar requests, including an invitation for Trump to physically assault him.
Routh's bizarre demands, which also include a proposition to be traded to Iran, have raised eyebrows and stirred controversy.
According to The Post Millennial, a motion unsealed on Tuesday revealed Routh's unusual plea for Trump to "pummel" him in court. Routh wrote, "If Trump wished to pummel the defendant just for good measure, put on the handcuffs and shackles and give it your worst. No cameras, no complaints, no [charges]. Just good fun."
He further taunted the President, stating, "Dont be a p*ssy. (Can I say p*ssy or coward-sorry)." Routh expressed his desire to face Trump in court, where he would willingly allow the President to punch him.
Routh's eccentricities did not end there. He extended an "open invitation" for Trump to express his anger and displeasure to the jury, and even suggested that he might allow Trump to punch him "as many times as you want; no charges-we know someone at DOJ. Most fun in decades, dont miss it."
In addition to his request to be assaulted by Trump, Routh also sought to subpoena Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia student facing deportation under the Trump administration. Routh called on Khalil to "testify to the gross violation to our Freedom of Speech and erosion of democracy to authoritarianism."
Routh's motion also contained allegations suggesting that Trump was planning to establish himself as a dictator for life, particularly in relation to Khalil's case. He wrote, "Tell us how the war against migrants is to enact the insurrection act for martial law to end all federal voting; for [a] permanent president."
Routh's peculiar behavior continued after his conviction for attempting to assassinate Trump in September. Following the verdict, he attempted to stab himself in the neck with a pen, leading to him being tackled and removed from the courtroom. In a letter penned in October, Routh requested to be sent to a state where assisted suicide is legal or to be traded to an enemy nation of the United States, such as Iran.
In his letter, Routh suggested that Iran could "torture, kill and drag [him] through the streets" in exchange for an Iranian human rights activist. He argued to US District Judge Aileen Cannon that such a move would be akin to Trump "disposing of his worst enemy." He also proposed being traded for a Palestinian terrorist held by Israel or a Ukrainian prisoner held by Russia.
In a final, unusual twist, Routh proposed a golf match with Trump to determine his fate. He wrote, "A round of golf with the racist pig, he wins he can execute me. I win I get his job (sorry hillbilly Vance)." This proposal was made prior to his verdict date in September.
Routh's eccentric demands and behavior have certainly added an unusual dimension to his case. His actions, while bizarre, underscore the gravity of the charges he faces and the potential consequences of his actions. His case serves as a stark reminder of the threats faced by those in positions of power and the importance of maintaining security and vigilance.
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