Staff Reports
Federal prosecutors have decided to give the trial of Ryan Wesley Routh, the man who allegedly tried to take out former President Donald Trump, a leisurely pause—indefinitely. It seems the evidence mountain has turned into a Mount Everest, with more than 100 outstanding subpoenas and thousands of videos to sift through. One has to wonder if the prosecutors are trying to delay the trial long enough for the next presidential election.
Last month, Routh’s assassination attempt at Trump’s Florida resort was thwarted by the ever-vigilant Secret Service. Routh, who has been charged with attempted assassination, illegal firearm possession, and assault on a federal officer, is currently pleading not guilty. A real plot twist—imagine that! The audacity of someone believing they could outsmart the Secret Service is almost comical. It’s a wonder this didn’t end up being a new reality show, “America’s Dumbest Criminals: Presidential Edition.”
Federal prosecutors urge indefinite delay in second Trump assassination attempt case https://t.co/hL8WTtUPEX
— Just the News (@JustTheNews) October 2, 2024
On Wednesday, the prosecutors revealed their latest excuse for dragging the proceedings through the mud. They claimed a recent flood of evidence has come in, with interviews of hundreds of witnesses, execution of search warrants across several states, and a treasure trove of seized items. It’s almost as if the evidence fairy decided to pay a visit just as the trial was supposed to kick off. Maybe next time they can schedule these surprises a little less conveniently, particularly when it comes to cases involving former presidents.
The investigation has apparently turned into an exhaustive affair, with forensic tests, ballistics analysis, and DNA comparisons being carried out. One might not be surprised if Routh ends up being the most scrutinized figure this side of the moon. If there’s anything that could rival the drama of a soap opera, it’s the legal team’s endeavor to “search every nook and cranny” for reasons to prolong this already lengthy process. It’s enough material for a legal thriller, or perhaps a documentary titled “How to Delay Justice.”
While one might expect defense attorneys to jump at the chance to get their client into a courtroom swiftly, they surprisingly haven’t raised any objections. Perhaps they’re also enjoying the delay—after all, in the theater of absurdities that is modern American politics, this case seems to be shaping up to be a real showstopper. Whether it’s intentional or just plain bureaucratic inertia, Routh’s trial has turned into another example of “the wheels of justice turning slowly,” or as many would argue, spinning humorously out of control.
