The son of the alleged gunman who targeted former President Trump on his Florida golf course Sunday said his dad hates Trump like “every reasonable person does” — but claimed he’s not a violent person, according to a report.
Oran Routh told the Daily Mail that his father, Ryan Routh, who was arrested in the alleged assassination attempt isn’t a fan of the Republican nominee.
“I don’t like Trump either,” he said.
But the younger Routh, 35, insisted his dad is not violent and was shocked to hear about the allegations.
“He’s my dad and all he’s had is couple traffic tickets, as far as I know,’ the son told the Daily Mail. “That’s crazy. I know my dad and love my dad, but that’s nothing like him.”
“He’s not a violent person,” Oran Routh also said. “He’s a hard worker and a great dad. He’s a great dude, a nice guy and has worked his whole f–king life.”
Ryan Routh was allegedly armed with a sniper and was a few hundred yards away from Trump as he played golf at the Trump International Golf Club West Palm Beach, authorities said.
A Secret Service agent spotted the suspect as he stuck the barrel of his rifle through the chain fence on the outskirts of the golf club.
After the agent opened fire, Routh fled before he was captured shortly after.
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