Donald trump jr. expresses concern over justice department's release of bounty letter related to assassination attempt

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Donald Trump Jr. voiced concern on Monday over the U.S. Department of Justice's decision to release a letter written by Ryan Wesley Routh, who is currently facing federal charges connected to an alleged assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The letter reportedly included an offer of a $150,000 bounty for anyone willing to carry out the assassination attempt.

Routh, accused of trying to kill Trump earlier this month, is believed to have written the letter months before the incident. The letter, which was submitted as evidence by federal prosecutors, describes Routh's unsuccessful attempt to assassinate Trump and his offer of financial compensation to others to complete the task. Federal authorities are using the letter as part of their case to maintain Routh's pretrial detention. At this time, Routh has not been formally charged with attempted assassination.

In a statement to The Daily Wire, Trump Jr. expressed his concerns about the release of the letter, citing the potential risks it poses to his father's safety. Trump Jr. referred to the release as a troubling decision by the Justice Department.

The letter contains a message from Routh, which reads: "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."