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Ryan Routh's Defense Rests in Trump Case; Closing Arguments Ahead

9/23/2025

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Ryan Routh, 59, rested his defense without testifying in the Trump case.
Prosecutors presented searches for rallies and getaway plans, plus texts to his children before the alleged attack.
A former Marine sniper testified the rifle jammed during testing, but the prosecution argued it was altered before the test.
Closing arguments set for September 23, 2025, with deliberations to follow.

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Story summary

Ryan Routh, 59, rested his defense without testifying in the Trump case.
Prosecutors presented searches for rallies and getaway plans, plus texts to his children before the alleged attack.
A former Marine sniper testified the rifle jammed during testing, but the prosecution argued it was altered before the test.
Closing arguments set for September 23, 2025, with deliberations to follow.