Trump Assassination Attempt Suspect Routh Appears in Court Ahead of September Trial

Ryan Routh, accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at his West Palm Beach golf course, appeared in federal court where his defense argued that prosecutors are withholding key evidence. Routh's lawyers are requesting to test fire the rifle he allegedly possessed, claiming it may not have been operable for a long-range shot, a request opposed by the prosecution. Judge Aileen Cannon is overseeing the case, with the trial scheduled to begin in September 2025. The prosecution asserts they are complying with evidence disclosure, while also stating that testing the firearm is highly unusual and could jeopardize evidence. Concurrently, President Trump announced plans to release a report detailing various assassination attempts against him, raising suspicions about the circumstances surrounding these incidents. He highlighted the unusual nature of suspects' possession of multiple apps and cellphones as potentially suspicious.