As Twitchy reported Tuesday, a new bombshell dropped about would-be Donald Trump assassin Ryan Routh: In court documents, the Justice Department revealed that Routh<a href="https://twitchy.com/samj/2025/04/08/second-would-be-trump-assassin-tried-to-get-weapons-from-ukraine-n2411095" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">&nbsp;tried to buy military weapons from Ukraine</a> to kill then-candidate Trump, including a rocket launcher. Routh told the Ukrainian military that weapons get lost “all the time on the battlefield” and no one would miss them.

On Thursday, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that his office was — finally — charging Routh with the attempted first-degree murder of Trump. Uthmeier said the charge comes after 206 days of stonewalling that stemmed from the Biden administration.

Uthmeier thanks Trump, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and FBI Director Kash Patel for finally making this happen.

 {ai:summary}<p>Ryan Routh has been charged with attempted first-degree murder of Donald Trump after attempting to purchase military weapons from Ukraine for the assassination. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the charges, citing a significant delay of 206 days attributed to the Biden administration.</p><p>Uthmeier emphasized the importance of pursuing justice and expressed gratitude for federal cooperation. Public reactions reflect frustration over the lengthy process and speculation about possible accomplices in Routh's alleged plot. #crime</p>

Florida AG Officially Charges Ryan Routh With Attempted Assassination

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