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Man Charged with Trump Assassination Plot, Trial Set

4/8/2025

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Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, is charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump after a chilling six-month plot involving military-grade weapons, including a rocket launcher. His defense claims the eyewitness identification process was flawed, casting doubt on the evidence. As political tensions escalate, Routh's trial is scheduled for September 8, 2025.

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Story summary

Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, is charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump after a chilling six-month plot involving military-grade weapons, including a rocket launcher. His defense claims the eyewitness identification process was flawed, casting doubt on the evidence. As political tensions escalate, Routh's trial is scheduled for September 8, 2025.