The trial for the man accused of plotting to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump at his West Palm Beach golf course has been delayed.
Federal Judge Aileen Cannon ruled Monday that the trial for 58-year-old Ryan Routh would begin on September 8, 2025, instead of the originally scheduled February 10. Routh is facing multiple charges including the attempted assassination of a presidential candidate.
Cannon said that Routh’s defense team “had not meaningfully responded” to prosecutors’ requests for evidence, the Washington Examiner reported. Cannon also noted that Routh’s lawyers maintained that “mental health evaluations are ongoing” but hadn’t yet decided if they would be pursuing an insanity defense.
Routh’s team has until February 3 to officially announce “an insanity defense” or “note of expert evidence of a mental condition.”
Routh is accused of hiding in the bushes with a rifle near Trump’s golf course on September 15 allegedly with the intent of killing the then-presidential candidate. Law enforcement said Routh fled after being confronted by a Secret Service agent who shot at him after he saw a rifle barrel poking out of the bushes.
He also faces charges of possessing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, assaulting a federal officer, felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, and possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number.
In a separate case, Florida has charged Routh with attempted murder over a car crash that occurred as he was apprehended by law enforcement.
Judge IN ON crime?
The defense likely is waiting for a “Go Fund Me” campaign to get started. Takes a while to collect sufficient funds to compensate top level “lawyers”.
The American people demand a speedy trial. Why the wait?
that man is not insane. he knew what he was doing. he sat in those bushes for many hours waiting for his chance. you cant tell me a deranged person would do that. that takes concentration, and planning. he does not show any signs of being insane. I want to know who hired him. my money is on democrats and Joe biden in particular. he knew he could never beat trump, and knew that. the useless vp couldnt either. he called for trump’s assassination many times. for that he should stand trial. but he is an actor who plays demented when it suits his nefarious purposes. I wish someone would call for his demise. it would serve him right. better yet, call for hunters.