Ukraine’s military wanted to make clear Monday morning that it had no association with Routh.
“American citizen Ryan Routh has never served in the International Legion and has no relation to the unit. Rumors disseminated in certain media are not true,” Ukraine’s International Legion said in a statement, distancing itself from the failed assassin.
The FBI said Sunday night it is “investigating what appears to be an attempted assassination,” after the Secret Service opened fire on the gunman who was lying in wait for Republican presidential candidate Trump near the former president’s golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Ukraine’s leadership condemned the new assassination attempt on Trump, who also survived after being shot in the ear during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13.
“I am glad to hear that Donald Trump is safe and unharmed. My best wishes to him and his family. This is our principle: the rule of law is paramount and political violence has no place anywhere in the world. We sincerely hope that everyone remains safe,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
“It’s good that the suspect in the assassination attempt was apprehended quickly,” he added.
