DeSantis Refuses to Hand Over Trump Shooting Suspect Ryan Routh to Feds

Sep 16, 2024, 08:50 PM

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has refused to hand over Ryan Routh, the suspect in the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, to federal authorities. Despite demands from the FBI for custody, DeSantis stated that Florida will conduct its own investigation. Martin County Sheriff Will Snyder suggested that Routh may be part of a larger conspiracy to assassinate Trump. Routh was arrested by local police while fleeing on I-95. DeSantis has emphasized the need for a state-led investigation, citing previous security vulnerabilities at the golf course where the incident occurred. The announcement was made Sunday night. Routh has been federally charged.