PBS NewsHour logo
CBS News logo
USA TODAY logo
4 articles
·6M

Trial for Trump Assassination Attempt Suspect Delayed to 2025

Ryan Routh's trial for attempting to assassinate President-elect Trump is now set for September 2025 due to requests for additional time by his defense.

Overview

A summary of the key points of this story verified across multiple sources.

U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon has delayed the trial of Ryan Routh, accused of plotting to assassinate Donald Trump, from February to September 2025. Routh's defense requested the delay to review extensive evidence, including hundreds of hours of video and numerous electronic devices. The judge emphasized the need for adequate time, but deemed the defense's request for a December start excessive. Routh faces serious charges including attempted assassination, which could lead to a life sentence. He is currently held without bail pending trial.

Content generated by AI—learn more or report issue.

Pano Newsletter

Get both sides in 5 minutes with our daily newsletter.

Analysis

Compare how each side frames the story — including which facts they emphasize or leave out.

Analysis unavailable for this viewpoint.

Articles (4)

Compare how different news outlets are covering this story.

Center (3)

History

See how this story has evolved over time.

  • This story does not have any previous versions.