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November 5, 2025
Crime
News
Politics

Texas Police Union Moves to Recruit ‘Disgusted’ NYPD Officers After Mamdani’s Victory.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The Houston Police Officers’ Union is actively recruiting New York City Police Department (NYPD) officers following the election of far-left immigrant Zohran Mamdani, who supports defunding the police, as Mayor of New York City.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Houston Police Officers’ Union, NYPD officers, and newly elected NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani.

📍WHEN & WHERE: November 2025, Houston, Texas, and New York City, New York.

💬KEY QUOTE: “We believe socialism is going to be bad for law enforcement in New York City. There is opportunity here in Houston for officers to come, make a great life for themselves, the cost of living is a lot less and you can actually do police work and be supported by our mayor and our city council.” – Doug Griffith, Houston Police Union President

🎯IMPACT: The union’s recruitment campaign highlights concerns over Mamdani’s anti-law enforcement politics.

IN FULL

The Houston Police Officers’ Union is urging New York City police officers to relocate to Texas following the election of anti-police Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani as New York City’s new mayor. The union released recruitment ads directly asking, “NYPD, are you disgusted with the election of Zohran Mamdani?”

Mamdani, 34, is a Ugandan Muslim immigrant and longtime progressive activist, and has pledged to send mental health professionals rather than police officers to respond to certain crisis situations across the city. He previously supported the “defund the police” movement. Mamdani has also promised to uphold New York’s sanctuary city policy, which prevents local police from cooperating with federal immigration authorities.

Houston Police Union President Doug Griffith said that Mamdani’s platform poses a direct threat to law enforcement in New York. “We believe socialism is going to be bad for law enforcement in New York City,” he said. “There is opportunity here in Houston for officers to come, make a great life for themselves, the cost of living is a lot less and you can actually do police work and be supported by our mayor and our city council.” The union’s pitch highlights “competitive pay” and a “supportive” local government, aiming to attract officers frustrated by the political climate in New York.

Mamdani, an avowed socialist, previously declared in a social media post: “We don’t need an investigation to know that the NYPD is racist, anti-queer & a major threat to public safety. What we need is to #DefundTheNYPD.” The posts re-emerged after the killing of an NYPD officer, prompting backlash. Despite his history of anti-police rhetoric, Mamdani has since been assigned an NYPD security detail.

Ahead of the election, polling indicated deep unease about Mamdani’s candidacy. A survey reported that nearly nine percent of city residents, around 765,000 people, said they would “definitely” leave if he won, while another 25 percent, or roughly 2.1 million people, said they would consider moving.

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November 5, 2025
Crime
Immigration

Kurdish Crime Network Helps Illegals Run Mini-Marts, Sell Black Market Cigarettes to Kids.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A Kurdish crime network has been found enabling migrants to work illegally in mini-marts across the United Kingdom.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Kurdish crime network, BBC undercover reporters, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, and “ghost directors” like Hadi Ahmad Ali and Ismael Ahmedi Farzanda.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The investigation spans various locations from Dundee, Scotland, to south Devon, England, as reported on November 5, 2025.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Illegal immigrants are running phoney mini-marts selling smuggled cigarettes and even vapes to children. Our high streets are being used for organised crime, and the government is looking the other way.” – Zia Yusuf, Reform Party

🎯IMPACT: Britain’s Home Office has pledged to investigate the findings and address illegal working and organized crime linked to immigration.

IN FULL

An investigation has uncovered a Kurdish organized criminal network that allows asylum seekers to illegally operate mini-marts on Britain’s high streets, generating profits from black market cigarettes and vapes, some of them sold to children, while evading law enforcement. At the core of the operation are so-called “ghost directors”—individuals paid to act as nominal owners, registering dozens of businesses without any actual involvement in their day-to-day running.

Two undercover journalists, posing as asylum seekers interested in taking over shops, were shown just how straightforward it is to acquire and manage one of these outlets and make substantial earnings from contraband sales. The investigation has tied more than 100 mini-marts, barbershops, and car washes to the scheme, spanning from Dundee in Scotland to Devon in south-west England. Financial crime expert Graham Barrow told the BBC that he believes the scam likely involves hundreds of additional sites.

The report has laid bare a system that enables asylum seekers to work without permits in plain sight amid everyday shoppers, with many stores relying heavily on illegal tobacco and vaping products for revenue. One shop owner told the undercover reporters that his weekly takings from illicit cigarettes could reach “sometimes, up to £3,000.” The ghost directors typically command fees of £250 to £300 a month simply for lending their names to the paperwork.

To avoid detection, these companies are frequently wound up after about a year and then restarted with minor adjustments to their details. Over the course of four months, investigators found a range of illicit practices: asylum seekers offering to sell entire shops for £18,000 in cash; active Kurdish Facebook groups advertising dozens of businesses for sale; and builders promoting sophisticated £6,000 concealment devices, such as button-activated loft dispensers for hiding stock, which they touted as “fine craftsmanship” capable of fooling sniffer dogs. Many asylum seekers end up working punishing 14-hour shifts for as less than the minimum wage.

One key example came from Crewe’s Top Store, where the owner, known as Surchi—a Kurdish asylum seeker from Iraq’s Kurdistan region whose claim was rejected after he arrived in 2022—offered to sell his business to an undercover reporter for £18,000. “You don’t need anything” to run it, he insisted, despite rules that prohibit asylum seekers from such employment. Surchi revealed he paid a contact called “Hadi” £250 each month to front the business: “That’s his job and he probably has 40 to 50 shops under his name. There’s no problem, he doesn’t mind what you sell.” This arrangement helped him avoid immigration scrutiny and tax payments. He also had a device on the premises allowing him to steal electricity.

He admitted to selling vapes to children, saying, “I have customers that are 12 years old, I don’t have any problem with them.” Company records highlight Hadi Ahmad Ali, an Iraqi man in his forties based in Birmingham, England, as a key figure, listed as director for more than 50 such businesses. He is closely linked to Ismaeel Farzanda, who oversees around 25 shops and took over the directorship of seven from Ali.

Farzanda described his role bluntly to the undercover reporter: “I just put the shops under my name for people.” He added a warning about potential busts: “If you know you’re caught, tell us so that for the interviews we can change the name and not get in trouble.”

“Absolutely scandalous,” commented Zia Yusuf, for Nigel Farage’s Reform Party. “Illegal immigrants are running phoney mini-marts selling smuggled cigarettes and even vapes to children. Our high streets are being used for organised crime, and the government is looking the other way.”

“It’s time these sham businesses were shut down and these criminals deported,” he added.

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November 4, 2025
Crime
Immigration

ICE Captures Sexual Predators, Drug Traffickers in State Crackdown.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in Virginia have nearly tripled under President Donald J. Trump’s leadership, with a focus on capturing dangerous and violent offenders.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: ICE, illegal immigrants from Central America and the Caribbean, and Homeland Security officials.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Recent arrests across Virginia, including Richmond, Loudoun County, and Norfolk.

💬KEY QUOTE: “These arrests underscore the reality of open border and sanctuary policies that allowed criminals around the world to come to America and roam free across our country.” – Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin

🎯IMPACT: The arrests highlight ICE’s focus on removing violent offenders and the ongoing mass deportations effort in Virginia and nationwide.

IN FULL

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in Virginia have sharply increased under President Donald J. Trump’s administration, nearly tripling compared to the previous administration. Homeland Security officials said the arrests included illegal immigrants from Central America and the Caribbean, specifically from El Salvador, Guatemala, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic, many of whom had previously been deported or had final removal orders.

The illegals taken into custody were accused or convicted of crimes ranging from rape, domestic violence, and extortion to drug smuggling and other violent offenses. For instance, Westher Antonio Jacobo Morales, a Guatemalan national deported in 2016 who returned illegally and was later charged with rape and extortion.

ICE Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said, “These arrests underscore the reality of open border and sanctuary policies that allowed criminals around the world to come to America and roam free across our country.”

The surge in enforcement comes as Virginia prepares for statewide elections, where immigration and public safety have become central campaign issues. Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares said, “Disobedience of the law has no place in Virginia,” emphasizing the state’s commitment to enforcing immigration and criminal laws. ICE reports that roughly 70 percent of its arrests involve migrants who have been charged with or convicted of crimes in the United States.

The Virginia operations reflect a broader national escalation in ICE activity. Earlier this year, ICE reported record-high arrests of migrant sex offenders, particularly in sanctuary jurisdictions. The agency’s expanded operations are part of an intensified national policy. Border Czar Tom Homan recently said he plans to “turbocharge” ICE arrests using additional funding provided by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

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November 4, 2025
Crime
News

Man Detained Over Repeated Threats to Execute Trump.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Trent Schneider, 57, was arrested and charged with threatening President Donald J. Trump after posting threatening content online.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Trent Schneider, President Trump, and law enforcement officials.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The threats were posted between October 16 and 21, 2025, and Schneider was arrested at his Illinois home following a tip from Florida.

💬KEY QUOTE: Schneider’s posts included the caption, “THIS IS NOT A THREAT!!!”

🎯IMPACT: Schneider is in federal custody awaiting a detention hearing after his arrest by a SWAT team.

IN FULL

Trent Schneider, a 57-year-old resident of Illinois, has been arrested and charged with making threats against President Donald J. Trump. Federal prosecutors say Schneider repeatedly posted violent messages and videos online, calling for Trump and others to be killed. According to court documents, between October 16 and October 21, 2025, Schneider shared a video on Instagram 18 times. He is also accused of posting an image showing a cartoon version of Trump crossed out with a red “X,” often tagging Trump Tower in Chicago, Illinois, in his posts.

The investigation began after a tip from a concerned citizen in Florida. A SWAT team later executed his arrest at his home in Illinois. Officials say Schneider has a prior history of making threats but had previously been found mentally unfit to stand trial. He is currently in federal custody awaiting a detention hearing, and prosecutors have not indicated whether additional charges may be filed.

The arrest comes amid an escalation of threats and violence targeting Trump, particularly during his 2024 presidential campaign. In July 2024, a gunman opened fire during a Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, injuring the America First leader and two rallygoers, one of whom, Corey Comperatore, was killed. The incident led to the suspension of six Secret Service agents following an internal review of their response.

Two months later, pro-Ukraine activist Ryan Routh was arrested after attempting to assassinate Trump at his West Palm Beach golf course. Routh was found guilty of all charges in 2025.

Other threats have surfaced in less direct ways. In May 2025, University of Pennsylvania climate scientist Michael Mann drew controversy after writing online, “If Trump doesn’t comply, we’re in second amendment territory,” a statement widely criticized as suggesting violence.

Around the same time, former Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) said that a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) official had warned him about “five assassination teams” allegedly operating within the United States, some with foreign ties.

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November 4, 2025
Crime
UK

Nineteen Arrested in Another Grooming Gang Scandal.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Nineteen men were arrested in connection with historic child sexual abuse allegations.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: West Yorkshire Police, five alleged victims, and the 19 arrested suspects.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Arrests were made in England last month across Kirklees, Calderdale, Bradford, and areas outside the force’s jurisdiction. Alleged offences occurred between 2000 and 2009, primarily in Kirklees.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Safeguarding children and bringing to justice those involved in child sexual abuse remains a key focus for West Yorkshire Police.” – Detective Chief Inspector Rob Stevens

🎯IMPACT: The investigation highlights ongoing efforts to address both recent and historic child sexual abuse cases in West Yorkshire.

IN FULL

England’s West Yorkshire Police force has arrested 19 men as part of a major investigation into historic child sexual abuse across several districts. The arrests were made last month at addresses in Kirklees, Calderdale, Bradford, and outside the force’s area. The men are facing charges that include rape, sexual assault, and human trafficking. According to police, five women have come forward alleging that they were raped, trafficked, and abused as children between 2000 and 2009, with most of the offences said to have taken place in the Kirklees area.

Detective Chief Inspector Rob Stevens, who is leading the investigation, described the alleged crimes as “abhorrent and heinous.” He said: “Safeguarding children and bringing to justice those involved in child sexual abuse remains a key focus for West Yorkshire Police, and this large-scale enquiry demonstrates our ongoing commitment to investigating both current and non-recent sexual offences.”

Stevens urged victims of abuse to come forward, assuring them: “Please be assured that you will be listened to, taken seriously, and supported by professionals with experience of dealing with these kinds of offences.” Historically, West Midlands Police and other British police forces and authorities badly failed grooming gang victims, leaving them “at the mercy” of predators.

The arrests come amid continuing scrutiny of grooming gangs, which are disproportionately Muslim and Pakistani by background, victimizing mostly white, working-class girls. Notably, no information on the identity of the 19 arrested men has been released as of the time of publication.

In recent years, a series of investigations exposed widespread failures by authorities to prevent and respond to organized child sexual exploitation, with some cases involving hundreds of victims. Reports have highlighted how, in towns such as Rotherham and Telford, police and local councils ignored or downplayed abuse due to fears of being labelled racist or damaging so-called “community relations.”

According to recent government reviews, group-based child sexual exploitation remains a significant national issue. A 2025 report found that many offences went unrecorded or were inadequately investigated for years, leaving victims without justice. In some instances, police officers themselves were accused of participating in or covering up abuse. The scandal has led to renewed calls for accountability, with an official inquiry being organized but already running into problems, with victims saying they are being silenced.

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November 3, 2025
Crime
News

Mexican President Declines U.S. Aid Following Mayor’s Assassination.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum rejected a U.S. offer for enhanced security cooperation after the assassination of Uruapan Mayor Carlos Alberto Manzo Rodríguez.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, Uruapan Mayor Carlos Alberto Manzo Rodríguez, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau, and Michoacan Governor Alfredo Ramírez Bedolla.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The assassination occurred on November 2, during Day of the Dead celebrations in Uruapan, Michoacan, Mexico.

💬KEY QUOTE: “We accept help in information, in intelligence, but not intervention.” – Claudia Sheinbaum

🎯IMPACT: The incident has raised further concerns over security and the influence of criminal groups in Mexico while prompting debate over U.S.-Mexico cooperation on combating violence.

IN FULL

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum declined an offer from U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau to expand bilateral security cooperation following the assassination of Carlos Alberto Manzo Rodríguez, the mayor of Uruapan in Michoacán. The 40-year-old mayor was shot in the historic centre of Uruapan during Day of the Dead celebrations and later died in hospital; the gunman was killed at the scene. Manzo had been under protection since December 2024, and in May 2025, his security detail was reinforced, including the deployment of troops from the National Guard of Mexico.

President Sheinbaum defended her administration’s current security approach, rejecting proposals for greater militarization and instead saying she was focused on intelligence-gathering, investigative work, and tackling the so-called root causes of violence. “Some are calling for militarization and war, as happened with the war on drugs. That didn’t work,” she insisted. The leftist leader stressed that while Mexico would “accept help in information, in intelligence, but not intervention.”

In the months before his killing, Mayor Manzo had publicly appealed to Sheinbaum for federal help against the criminal groups operating in Michoacán. He also accused the state’s governor, Alfredo Ramírez Bedolla, and the state police of corruption and failing to confront cartel activity in the region. Sheinbaum reiterated that investigations will be carried out to ensure “there will be no impunity.”

The U.S. has taken new actions to combat transnational organised crime linked to Mexican cartels under President Donald J. Trump. For example, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) designated three Mexican financial institutions as primary money-laundering concerns in connection with illicit opioid trafficking, under the FEND Off Fentanyl Act and the Fentanyl Sanctions Act.

The banks included CIBanco S.A., Intercam Banco S.A., and brokerage firm Vector Casa de Bolsa S.A. de C.V.. The Treasury alleged these institutions facilitated laundering for cartels such as the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), the Gulf Cartel, and the Sinaloa Cartel, including funds used to procure precursor chemicals for fentanyl production. Mexico’s finance ministry, however, claimed it had not received conclusive evidence to act.

On another front, in June 2025, the Supreme Court of the United States unanimously rejected a lawsuit by Mexico seeking to hold U.S. gun manufacturers liable for gang and cartel violence in Mexico, citing the 2005 Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA). Justice Elena Kagan wrote that Mexico’s claim “does not plausibly allege that the defendant manufacturers aided and abetted gun dealers’ unlawful sales of firearms to Mexican traffickers.”

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November 3, 2025
Crime
News

Antifa Torch Politician’s Car, Vow ‘MAGA Freaks’ Will ‘Follow Charlie Kirk to Hell.’

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A car belonging to Alternative for Germany (AfD) politician Bernd Baumann was set on fire in Hamburg, with Antifa claiming responsibility and vowing to send “MAGAfreaks… to hell” with assassinated Turning Point USA (TPUSA) founder Charlie Kirk.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Bernd Baumann, Antifa, and residents in the Hamburg, Germany, area.

📍WHEN & WHERE: November 3, 2025, in the Othmarschen district of Hamburg.

💬KEY QUOTE: “All you damn’ MAGAfreaks [sic], you will follow [Charlie] Kirk to hell!” – Antifa statement.

🎯IMPACT: Antifa claimed responsibility, heightening concerns about politically motivated violence.

IN FULL

In the early hours of November 3, a car belonging to Bernd Baumann, a senior politician from Germany’s populist Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, was set on fire in Hamburg’s upscale Othmarschen district. The blaze reportedly began around 3:20 AM, when residents were awakened by several loud bangs and saw flames coming from the street.

At about 3:27 PM the same day, far-left Antifa terrorists claimed responsibility for the attack in a post on the website Indymedia. The statement opened with a greeting to “antifascists” and included a threat to Trump supporters, saying, “All you damn’ MAGAfreaks [sic], you will follow [Charlie] Kirk to hell!”

Baumann was informed of the incident by state security officials at around 5:00 AM. Firefighters arrived to find four vehicles burning, including a BMW belonging to Baumann’s partner. Despite an extensive search involving several patrol units, no suspects have been identified. The investigation has been taken over by the State Security Service, which handles politically motivated crimes.

The attack has raised fresh concerns about the rise in politically motivated violence in Germany, particularly against AfD members and supporters. Similar arson attacks and acts of vandalism and violence targeting party officials have been reported in several German cities this year.

In the United States, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order in September 2025 designating Antifa as a domestic terrorist organisation and directing federal agencies to investigate and disrupt its activities. Several European nations, including Hungary, have expressed support for similar measures, with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán calling Antifa “a terrorist organisation.”

A secret recording published in October 2025 appeared to show Antifa members in the Netherlands justifying political violence. In the recording, one participant said, “When violence is justified is all up to you as a person.”

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November 3, 2025
Crime
Immigration

Nearly One Million People Victimized by Migrants from Top Refugee Countries.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: An analysis of police crime statistics in Germany shows nearly one million victims of crimes committed by foreign suspects from key refugee-origin countries.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The populist, anti-mass migration Alternative for Germany (AfD) parliamentary group initiated the analysis of Police Crime Statistics (PKS) data.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The data covers the period from 2015 to 2024 in Germany.

💬KEY QUOTE: “The number of victims is increasing – in parallel with the number of refugees.” – Focus Magazine

🎯IMPACT: The report highlights the significant rise in crime victims in Germany directly linked to the migrant crisis of 2015-16 and subsequent chain migration.

IN FULL

From 2015 to 2024, roughly 426,000 Germans fell victim to offenses carried out by suspects originating from ten key refugee-sending nations. In that timeframe, about 512,000 non-Germans were also victimized by migrants from this same group. This examination of Police Crime Statistics (PKS) comes from a parliamentary query submitted by the populist, anti-mass migration Alternative for Germany (AfD) parliamentary group.

The AfD selected ten nations for scrutiny, namely Syria, Afghanistan, Iraq, Morocco, Algeria, Iran, Nigeria, Somalia, Pakistan, and Georgia, as they have contributed significant refugee populations to Germany. Through PKS data, nationals of these countries have been tallied against victims of crime.

Victim numbers have surged markedly since 2015, aligning with the influx of people from these ten countries into Germany. The fewest cases were reported in 2020 and 2021, mirroring the broader decline in crime rates during the COVID-19 pandemic. Syrians boast the most victims, with 35,668, followed by Afghanistan, with 72,190. All have over 10,000.

In terms of particular crimes, the data indicates that, for instance, Algerian nationals are accused of robbery 12,685 percent more frequently than Germans, with similarly elevated rates for Georgians (3,846 percent higher), Libyans (3,641 percent higher), and Tunisians (3,132 percent higher).

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October 31, 2025
Crime
News

Attempted Trump Assassin Wants to Be Imprisoned in a State Where He Can Be Euthanized.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Ryan Routh, convicted of attempting to assassinate President Donald J. Trump, has requested to serve his sentence in a state that allows physician-assisted suicide.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Ryan Routh, President Donald J. Trump, Judge Aileen M. Cannon, and federal prosecutors.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The request was filed on October 30, 2025, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. The assassination attempt occurred in South Florida in 2024.

💬KEY QUOTE: “I am a constant failure… without love—what is the point.” – Ryan Routh

🎯IMPACT: The request came after Routh had already tried to kill himself following his guilty verdict.

IN FULL

On October 30, Ryan Routh, the 58-year-old man pro-Ukraine activist convicted of attempting to assassinate President Donald J. Trump at a Florida golf course last year, has filed an extraordinary request to serve his sentence in a state allowing physician-assisted suicide. In a letter to U.S. District Judge Aileen M. Cannon, Routh, a former North Carolina roofer turned Ukraine aid organizer, asked for a recommendation to transfer him to the Federal Bureau of Prisons’ custody in such a jurisdiction—though any judicial suggestion would not bind the agency.

Describing himself as “a constant failure” and questioning life’s value behind bars, he wrote, “without love—what is the point.” He also proposed an international prisoner swap, urging, “Do not let me take my own life and it have zero benefit for humanity or mankind.”

Routh’s path to infamy intertwined fervent pro-Ukraine activism with deep-seated anti-Trump animus. After Russia’s 2022 invasion, the Hawaii resident founded the International Volunteer Center in Kiev, recruiting veterans, many from Afghanistan, to join Ukraine’s International Legion despite visa hurdles. He lobbied Congress for more aid and appeared in an Azov Brigade video, among other stunts. Legion insiders introduced him to journalists in 2023, praising his efforts despite language barriers. A vocal Biden-Harris supporter, Routh’s social media railed against Trump and Israel.

Months before the September 2024 attempt, Routh penned a note to an associate, admitting Democratic-inspired motives. He decried Trump for allegedly abandoning America’s “kind, caring, and selfless” ideals, blamed him for Middle East chaos via a “juvenile” Iran pullout, and offered a $150,000 bounty to “complete the job.” In the letter, found with bullets, he lamented: “This was an assassination attempt on Donald Trump, but I am so sorry I failed you. I tried my best and gave it all the gumption I could muster.”

Prosecutors said Routh stalked Trump’s West Palm Beach course for weeks before Secret Service agents spotted him on September 15, 2024, armed and hiding in a bush a short distance from President Trump. Agents fired shots and sent him fleeing; he never discharged his rifle, but a young girl was almost killed during his escape attempt.

Convicted in September 2024 on five counts, including attempted assassination, Routh fired his lawyers, represented himself, and, post-verdict, jabbed a pen at his neck in court in an apparent suicide attempt before being restrained.

He later called dismissing counsel “a childish mistake.” Routh faces up to life at his December 2025 sentencing. Notably, federal prisons generally avoid assisted-suicide states.

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October 31, 2025
Crime
News

United Nations Defends Narco-Terrorist Drug Traffickers, Wants Investigation Into ‘Illegal’ Trump Strikes.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The globalist United Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights condemned President Donald J. Trump’s military strikes against narco-terrorists in the Caribbean and Pacific, calling them “illegal.”

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk, U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth, and President Trump.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Strikes started early September in the Caribbean and later expanded to the eastern Pacific.

💬KEY QUOTE: “The U.S. must halt such attacks and take all measures necessary to prevent the extrajudicial killing of people aboard these boats.” – UN spokesman Ravina Shamdasani

🎯IMPACT: Fourteen strikes have resulted in at least 61 deaths, but globalists are pushing back against the campaign.

IN FULL

The globalist United Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has condemned the United States for carrying out military airstrikes on boats linked to drug trafficking in the Caribbean and Pacific, calling the actions “unacceptable” and “illegal” and demanding that they stop immediately.

At a UN briefing in Geneva, spokesman Ravina Shamdasani relayed the concerns of the Commissioner, an Austrian human rights lawyer, claiming that the strikes violate international human rights law. “The U.S. must halt such attacks and take all measures necessary to prevent the extrajudicial killing of people aboard these boats,” she said. Shamdasani insisted that lethal force should only be used as a last resort against individuals posing an imminent threat to life.

The latest strike, announced by War Secretary Pete Hegseth, took place in the eastern Pacific Ocean near Colombia. U.S. officials have explained that the strikes are part of a broader campaign to dismantle transnational drug networks and “narco-terrorist” groups operating in the region.

President Donald J. Trump, who has publicly championed the campaign, has defended the military’s actions as a “necessary measure” to stem the flow of illegal drugs into the United States. Reports indicate that several of the targeted vessels were linked to powerful criminal organizations, including Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua and Colombia’s communist National Liberation Army.

“The fight against drug trafficking is not a war,” Shamdasani insisted. “It is a law-enforcement matter governed by strict limits on the use of lethal force.” President Trump has taken a far more robust stance, designating cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations, effectively at war with the U.S. In recent remarks to a reporter who asked why he does not ask Congress for a formal declaration of war, the America First leader said, “I’m not going to necessarily ask for a declaration of war, I think we’re just going to kill people that are bringing drugs into our country. OK? We’re going to kill them, you know, they’re going to be, like, dead.”

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