Who Is Ryan Wesley Routh? Age, Biography and Wiki
Ryan Wesley Routh, born on February 18, 1966, is an American figure known for his controversial past and suspected involvement in an attempted assassination. As of 2025, Routh is 59 years old. His life has been marked by various legal troubles, and after serving time, he has made efforts to reintegrate into society. His life story is a complex mix of personal misfortune and public intrigue.
| Occupation | Activists |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | February 18, 1966 |
| Age | 59 Years |
| Birth Place | Guilford County, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Aquarius |
| Country | U.S |
Popularity
Ryan Wesley Routh's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Ryan Wesley Routh stands at an approximate height of 6 feet (183 cm) and weighs around 180 pounds (82 kg). His body measurements remain private, but he is often noted for maintaining a generally fit and average build.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
As of 2025, Ryan Wesley Routh's relationship status remains somewhat of a mystery. There have been reports of him having a girlfriend, but details about her are scarce. Routh has largely kept his personal life away from the spotlight, focusing on his rehabilitation and efforts to lead a more stable existence away from past controversies.
In 2018, he moved to Kaʻaʻawa, Hawaii. There he started a shed-building business with his son, Adam Routh.
Routh and his son, Oran Alexander Routh, had a falling out and had not talked prior to the assassination attempt, although following the attempt he said that Routh was "a loving and caring father, and honest, hardworking man" and that "it doesn't sound like the man I know to do anything crazy, much less violent."
Net Worth and Salary
While it is difficult to estimate Ryan Wesley Routh's net worth accurately due to his low profile, various sources suggest it to be around $500,000. His earnings primarily come from odd jobs and low-profile ventures since his release from prison.
Career, Business and Investments
Although his past is overshadowed by crime, Ryan Wesley Routh has attempted to rebuild his career in the service industry. He has held various positions, focusing on labor-intensive jobs that provide him with a sense of normalcy. Reports indicate that he has taken an interest in investing in local businesses, though his financial caution is likely warranted given his previous experiences.
On September 15, 2024, a Secret Service agent shot at least four rounds at Routh, who was hiding with an SKS-style rifle in shrubbery at Trump International Golf Club, West Palm Beach.
He was allegedly pointing his weapon through the fence line of the golf course, 300-500 yd away from Trump, who was moving between holes five and six alongside Republican megadonor and real estate investor Steve Witkoff. Routh fled the scene, but was later arrested as the prime suspect.
An update given by the FBI on September 16 mentioned that Routh had not fired his weapon.
Social Network
Ryan Wesley Routh prefers to stay off mainstream social media platforms. However, he does maintain a low-key presence on lesser-known networks, where he occasionally shares insights about personal growth and the challenges of reintegration after incarceration. His focus appears to be on creating a positive impact rather than garnering public attention.
Routh claimed on his social media accounts, as well as in 2022 interviews with The New York Times, Newsweek Romania, and Der Tagesspiegel to have made efforts to recruit foreign soldiers for Ukraine in its war against Russia. Newsweek reported Routh had claimed to have fought in Ukraine, while he told The New York Times he did not fight in Ukraine.
Routh said in a 2022 interview with a Romanian reporter in Kyiv that he flew to Ukraine to join the army in the months after Russia's full-scale invasion, but learned that he was "not an ideal candidate" for the battlefield because he was in his mid-50s with no military experience.
Later in 2022, Routh said in an interview that after he was rejected for military service, he began recruiting volunteer soldiers for the Ukrainian military.
Routh complained of roadblocks to Ukraine admitting foreign fighters, telling the publication Semafor that "Ukraine is very often hard to work with, they're afraid that anybody and everybody is a Russian spy". Routh was filmed at an April 2022 protest in Independence Square in Kyiv.
Education
Ryan Wesley Routh's educational background is relatively private, with limited public information available. It is believed that he completed basic schooling but details on higher education are unknown. Post-incarceration, there have been suggestions that he has pursued mentoring programs aimed at helping others who have faced similar life challenges.
Kim Mungo, a local neighbor who knew Routh for 18 years before he moved to Hawaii, claimed in an interview that she saw him and his family as "weird", and claimed that the number of guns he owned made the neighborhood feel uncomfortable around him. Mungo stated that she drove Routh's daughter, Sara, to school occasionally. She said Routh's family never expressed any strong political views.
