Florida AG Sues DOJ Over Trump Case

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has filed a lawsuit against U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, claiming that the Department of Justice is obstructing the state's investigation into the alleged assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump by Ryan Routh. Routh, who was apprehended after being spotted with a rifle near Trump's golf course, faces federal charges including attempted assassination. Moody argues that the state should be allowed to conduct its own investigation to potentially pursue additional charges, asserting that delays hinder the state's ability to build a case. The lawsuit highlights a conflict between state and federal jurisdictions, with Moody emphasizing that Florida intends to cooperate without interfering in the federal probe. This legal battle is framed within a broader political context, as both Governor Ron DeSantis and Moody advocate for state oversight to ensure the credibility of the investigation. The FBI has indicated that Routh had no direct line of sight to Trump and never fired his weapon during the incident.