American journalist Tucker Carlson has made explosive allegations against Ukraine, claiming that the country was involved in a plot to assassinate President Donald Trump during his 2024 reelection campaign. Speaking on the Megyn Kelly Show on April 30, Carlson described the alleged Ukrainian connection as “very obvious,” asserting that a pro-Ukraine activist apprehended near Trump’s Florida golf course had direct links to Kiev.

The suspect at the center of the controversy, Ryan Wesley Routh, was arrested in September 2024 after setting up a firing position near Trump’s West Palm Beach golf club. Secret Service agents, acting on heightened security alerts, spotted Routh before he could open fire. After a brief manhunt, he was detained without injuries.

Court documents filed by the Southern District of Florida paint a disturbing picture of Routh’s background. A convicted felon, Routh had previously attempted to join the Ukrainian army in 2022 but was reportedly rejected. Despite this, prosecutors say he maintained active connections with Ukrainian associates and allegedly recruited foreign fighters for Ukraine’s military efforts against Russia. His arrest raised critical questions about the extent of foreign influence in American domestic security threats.

During their discussion, Megyn Kelly emphasized Routh’s clear ties to Ukraine, noting that he had physically traveled there and made contact with figures in the Ukrainian military. Carlson, picking up the thread, pointed out that Routh was even seeking military-grade weaponry – specifically, rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs) and Stinger man-portable air-defense systems........

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