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Bill Barr is reportedly scratching his head and possibly contemplating retirement in a cabin in the woods after the Department of Justice (DOJ) decided it was appropriate to release a letter from none other than Ryan Wesley Routh, the guy who thought he could take out former President Donald Trump. This “brilliant” move by the DOJ has left Barr feeling, in his own words, “dumbfounded.” One can only wonder if the DOJ is now auditioning for a reality show titled “True Crime: How to Make Things Worse.”
The contents of the letter are as shocking as they are absurd. In it, Routh apparently apologized for not successfully executing his assassination attempt on Trump and went so far as to offer a tidy sum of $150,000 to anyone who could do the job right. It’s almost like he auditioned for a role in a bad action movie. The DOJ’s decision to expose this letter in the middle of an election cycle, especially considering there have already been two assassination attempts on Trump, raises serious questions about their judgment—or lack thereof.
According to Barr, releasing this incendiary material isn’t just a bit reckless; it’s downright dangerous. He pointed out the obvious: such a move risks inciting even more violence at a time when tensions are already sky-high. In his critique of the DOJ, Barr suggested there were plenty of ways they could have spared the public the gory details of this letter, such as redacting the more inflammatory bits or keeping the letter under wraps with a little legal discretion. Apparently, common sense is no longer in vogue at the DOJ.
Former Attorney General, Bill Barr, is “dumbfounded” that the DoJ would release Ryan Wesley Routh's "bounty" letter.
https://t.co/rC1c59zp31 pic.twitter.com/kWIEvvdsfH— Watching The Defectives (@shannon_alter) September 24, 2024
For those who may have missed it, Routh was arrested hiding out near Trump’s favorite golf course, showcasing not just poor planning on his part but a complete disregard for the gravity of his actions. He managed to rack up charges for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, and to add insult to injury, his firearm had an obliterated serial number. There are those who say he was just trying to add to the excitement of a day on the links, but it’s more likely that he thought he could take a swing at history—or rather, destiny.
To make matters worse, this incident follows the earlier attempt by another individual who opened fire during a Trump rally in Pennsylvania. That episode had its own unfortunate consequences, with a close call involving Trump. So, while the left might be celebrating what they view as “creative expression,” Barr and many others see it for what it is—an irresponsible and reckless gamble with public safety. At the very least, perhaps the DOJ should consider changing their approach to the release of information, before anyone else finds themselves in a situation that can only be described as a tragic comedy.
