Florida Attorney General Announces State Terrorism and Attempted Murder Charges Against Ryan Routh for Alleged Attack on Donald Trump

Ryan Routh, who is currently incarcerated on federal charges for attempting to assassinate then-presidential candidate Donald Trump, is now facing additional state charges. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced on Thursday that Routh will be charged with state terrorism and attempted first-degree murder. The charges stem from an incident last fall when Routh allegedly attempted to attack Trump while he was golfing.

Attorney General Uthmeier emphasized the gravity of the charges, stating that the alleged actions were not just an attack on an individual but a broader assault on the nation’s political system. Uthmeier remarked, “Attempting to take the life of a former president and a leading presidential candidate isn’t just an attack on one man, this was a political attack against our republican form of government and our shared American values.”

The announcement of the state charges adds another layer to the legal proceedings against Routh, who is already facing federal charges for the same incident. The case highlights the serious nature of threats against political figures and the potential implications for national security and democratic processes.

Routh’s legal representation, led by attorney Kristy Militello, has not yet provided a public response to the new charges. The development in this case will likely lead to further legal proceedings as the state seeks to address the alleged actions and their impact on the political landscape.