Florida to launch probe of apparent Trump assassination attempt; former federal prosecutor calls it a ‘political stunt’
Florida Gov. DeSantis has assigned state law enforcement to investigate the Palm Beach County case involving this weekend’s apparent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump.
DeSantis’ announcement at a Tuesday news conference in West Palm Beach followed up on statements he made the day before, asserting that the state needs to investigate alongside any federal probe to ensure “the truth comes out.”
Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, is accused of pushing the muzzle of a rifle through fencing at Trump International Golf Course in West Palm Beach on Sunday. He was spotted and fired upon by a U.S. Secret Service agent and was later captured after driving away.
DeSantis said Routh is believed...
