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Trial for Ryan Routh, who attempted to assassinate Trump, ends today

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By Greg Allen

Published September 19, 2025 at 6:47 PM EDT

The prosecution against Ryan Routh, the man charged with the attempted assassination of President Trump while he golfed at his Florida course last year, is set to wrap up Friday.

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