Assassination Plot EXPOSED—Specific WEAPONS Used

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Two gun traffickers at the heart of a plot to assassinate Donald Trump have just pleaded guilty, exposing a web of criminal recklessness and raising questions about how many more dangerous felons slip through the cracks while Washington obsesses over woke agendas and open borders.

At a Glance

Two accomplices pleaded guilty to trafficking the Chinese rifle used in the alleged Trump assassination attempt.
The mastermind, Ryan Routh, reportedly motivated by politics and Ukraine, faces life in prison.
The plot was foiled by a vigilant Secret Service agent just before tragedy struck.
Case highlights federal failures to stop felons from illegally obtaining firearms through intermediaries.

Gun Traffickers Admit Role in Trump Assassination Plot

The American public finally learns that Tina Cooper and Ronnie Oxendine, two individuals linked to the illegal acquisition of a Chinese SKS rifle used by Ryan Routh in his attempted assassination of then-candidate Donald Trump, have pleaded guilty to federal firearms charges. Their arrests occurred in April, but only now—months later—does the full story come to light. If you’re wondering why the mainstream media barely mentioned it until now, you’re not alone. Cooper and Oxendine’s actions provided a convicted felon with a deadly weapon—a move that could have changed the course of American history. Instead of prioritizing border security and law enforcement, our leaders have been busy debating pronouns and climate reparations while career criminals exploit every loophole left unguarded.

Federal court filings reveal that Cooper, an employee at Oxendine’s roofing company, served as the intermediary. She and her boss knowingly transferred the rifle to Routh despite his status as a prohibited person. The rifle, acquired in August 2024, became central to Routh’s plot—one that authorities say was motivated by his opposition to Trump’s foreign policy stance on Ukraine. On September 15, 2024, Routh allegedly positioned himself at Trump’s West Palm Beach golf course, ready to take a shot. A Secret Service agent—doing the job politicians won’t—spotted him in time, fired first, and stopped the threat. Routh was arrested, but not before a desperate attempt to evade capture. The details only surfaced in July 2025, after plea deals were quietly finalized.

A System Riddled with Loopholes and Priorities Gone Awry

While Cooper and Oxendine face up to 15 and 10 years in prison respectively, the question remains: How did a known felon obtain a military-style rifle with such ease? This is the kind of federal failure that makes law-abiding Americans shake their heads. Our government can track every penny you earn, but can’t stop felons from arming themselves in broad daylight. Federal prosecutors allege Routh had even asked Cooper to help him procure a .50 caliber sniper rifle, and instructed her to file off serial numbers to thwart tracing—an all-too-familiar tactic in the underworld of illegal firearms.

After the failed assassination, Cooper reportedly urged Oxendine to delete their communications and avoid cooperating with the FBI, in a classic attempt to cover their tracks. It’s a textbook case of how criminals and their enablers operate while bureaucrats in D.C. focus on “equity audits” and shipping your tax dollars overseas.

Political Violence, Public Safety, and the Real Cost of Chaos

This plot unfolded during an election season already boiling with tension. The incident has reignited debates about firearm trafficking, background checks, and how prohibited individuals can so easily slip through the cracks. The Trump campaign and millions of supporters faced a direct threat—one narrowly averted by vigilant law enforcement. Yet, the broader political class seems content to issue platitudes while the real work of protecting Americans is left to the few still doing their jobs.

Routh sits in custody, awaiting trial in September 2025. Cooper and Oxendine’s legal fates are sealed, but the underlying issues remain. How many more “prohibited persons” are slipping through as the focus stays locked on virtue signaling and open borders? The numbers are staggering—hundreds of thousands of illegal border encounters, millions of illegal immigrants released into the country, and untold numbers of criminals hiding among them. Meanwhile, citizens must rely on luck and the last line of defense: a handful of agents willing to act when leadership fails.