Radical Left's Violence Highlights America's Political Extremism
News you need to know: Ryan Routh, convicted for attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump, has made a desperate plea from behind bars.
Routh, a pro-Ukraine activist and vocal critic of Trump, filed a request to serve his sentence in a jurisdiction that allows physician-assisted suicide.
This request comes after his conviction in September 2024 for attempted assassination, following an incident where he stalked Trump at a Florida golf course.
Routh described himself as "a constant failure" and raised questions about the value of his life while incarcerated.
His animosity towards Trump was rooted in radical leftist political ideology that drove his actions.
Author's summary: Radical Left's violence sparks concern.