Chilling 12-Hour Stakeout: Trump Assassination Attempt Suspect’s Sinister Wait, as Putin Unleashes Military Might with 1.5 Million Active Duty Troops
Today in the World: Major News from the United States and Russia
Host) What news do we have today?
Reporter) It has been revealed that the person who attempted to assassinate former US President Donald Trump, the Republican presidential candidate, stayed around the scene of the incident for about 12 hours. Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered an increase in the number of active-duty troops to 1.5 million.
Attempted Assassination of Former President Trump
Anchor) Today in the global village, first up is news from the United States. There is a steady stream of new news about the attempted assassination of former President Trump that took place on the 15th at a golf course in Florida. It turns out that the suspect was near the scene of the crime for a long time?
Reporter) Yes. As a result of tracing suspect Ryan Rouse’s phone records, it was revealed that he was around the golf course for 11 hours and 30 minutes starting from around 2:00 a.m. on the day of the incident (the 15th). Acting Director of the Secret Service Ronald Rouse explained on the 16th that Rouse was outside the golf course fence.
Host) Mr. Routh, who was arrested, appeared in court, right?
Reporter) Yes. He made a brief appearance at the federal court in West Palm Beach, Florida on the 16th. He gave only a short answer of “yes” to the judge’s question in court. Mr. Rouse is charged with two counts: possession of a firearm as a convicted felon and possession of a gun with an obliterated serial number. Additional charges could be added in the future.
Host) They say the suspect has a past criminal record?
Reporter) Yes. According to the county district attorney’s office, in 2002, he pleaded guilty to possessing a fully automatic firearm, which is defined by state law as a weapon of mass destruction, in North Carolina and received a suspended sentence. He was also convicted of possessing stolen property in 2010.
Host) Mr. Rouss is known to be an ardent supporter of Ukraine’s war with Russia, right?
Reporter) Yes. Mr. Rouse is said to be obsessed with the war in Ukraine. In fact, he claims to want to go to Ukraine and volunteer to fight, and to recruit foreign fighters to repel Russian aggression. In addition, Mr. Rouse’s social media accounts show his diverse political leanings, AFP reported. The agency also reported that Mr. Rouse is registered as a voter in North Carolina who does not support a particular party.
Russian President Putin Orders Increase in Military Forces
Anchor) Today on Earth, this time we have news from Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a significant increase in military forces?
Reporter) Yes. In a decree issued on the 16th, President Putin ordered the addition of 180,000 army troops, bringing the active-duty force to 1.5 million. Reuters reported that if this order is carried out, the total force will be 2.38 million.
Host) Then, where would Russia rank in the world in terms of military force size?
Reporter) Yes. Citing data from the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IICS), a military research institute, Reuters reported that Russia has surpassed the United States and India in the number of active combat troops, coming in second place behind China. According to IISS, China’s active force is just over 2 million.
Host) How did the Russian government explain President Putin’s order to increase troops?
Reporter) Yes. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov explained that this measure was taken because of the many threats to Russia along the border, the very hostile situation on the western border and the instability on the eastern border.