Trump's would-be assassin expresses desire to join Hamas as hostage in prison letter

Ryan Routh, who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump, has expressed a desire to join Hamas as a hostage in a letter from prison. He is awaiting trial in Miami for his assassination attempt. In the letter, Routh asks for help to surrender to Hamas to restart peace talks, claiming he wants to stop violence against innocent people. He compares himself to characters from classic films, expressing a desire for honor and kindness. Routh's daughter confirmed the letter's authenticity. He also voiced support for university students protesting for Gaza, encouraging them to rebuild encampments near the region. Routh was arrested in September 2022 with a firearm at Trump’s golf club.