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Two Charged in Alarming Trump Assassination Attempt

4/11/2025

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Ryan Routh, 59, has been charged with attempted murder and terrorism for a September assassination attempt on former President Trump in Florida. In a related case, Shawn Monper, 32, faces charges for threatening Trump and others. These alarming incidents underscore a troubling rise in violent threats against political figures, revealing a shift in public sentiment.

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Ryan Routh, 59, has been charged with attempted murder and terrorism for a September assassination attempt on former President Trump in Florida. In a related case, Shawn Monper, 32, faces charges for threatening Trump and others. These alarming incidents underscore a troubling rise in violent threats against political figures, revealing a shift in public sentiment.