West Palm Beach, FL – April 10, 2025
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced today that Ryan Routh has been formally charged in connection with an attempted assassination of then-presidential candidate Donald J. Trump. The incident occurred on September 15, 2024, at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, sending shockwaves through the political landscape.
Routh faces serious charges, including attempted first-degree murder and terrorism, stemming from what authorities describe as a calculated effort to target the former president during a golf outing. Details of the alleged plot have not been fully disclosed, but officials confirmed that evidence gathered points to a deliberate act of violence.
The investigation into the assassination attempt encountered significant hurdles in its early stages, primarily due to resistance from federal authorities. According to Uthmeier, progress was stalled until recent changes in leadership at the FBI and the U.S. Attorney General’s office paved the way for improved cooperation between state and federal agencies. “We faced delays, but with new leadership in place, we’ve been able to move forward decisively,” Uthmeier said in a press conference.
The charges mark a significant development in a case that has gripped the nation, raising questions about political violence and security ahead of the 2024 election cycle. Trump, who was unharmed in the incident, has not yet commented publicly on the latest announcement.
Routh is currently in custody, and prosecutors are expected to provide further updates as the case proceeds through the Florida court system. Legal experts anticipate a high-profile trial, given the gravity of the charges and the prominence of the intended target.
More details are expected to emerge as the investigation continues to unfold.
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