'Dear World': Trump Suspect Left Note on Assassination Plot

The man accused of attempting to kill Donald Trump at a Florida golf course this month wrote a note about his plans months ahead of time—and seemed to know he'd fail, say prosecutors. The Justice Department revealed its existence on Monday, reports the New York Times and the AP:

• "Dear World," reads the note attributed to 58-year-old Ryan Routh. "This was an assassination attempt on Donald Trump but I failed you. I tried my best and gave it all the gumption I could muster. It is up to you now to finish the job; and I will offer $150,000 to whomever can complete the job."

• Routh left the note inside a box he dropped off at the home of an unidentified person, who contacted authorities after Routh was arrested, say prosecutors. The person reportedly didn't open the box until after Routh was taken into custody.
• The letter called Trump unfit to be president and laid out grievances, including: "He ended relations with Iran like a child and now the Middle East has unraveled," per NBC News.
• Authorities say they also found a handwritten list of Trump events and venues in August, September, and October inside Routh's car.
• The documents were made public ahead of a detention hearing for Routh later on Monday.

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