Suspect in Trump Assassination Attempt Charged with Federal Gun Crimes

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Ryan Wesley Routh, the suspect in the apparent assassination attempt of Donald Trump, has had his first appearance in federal court on Monday.

Routh was wearing dark prison scrubs, and his feet and hands were shackled as he appeared before Magistrate Judge Ryon M. McCabe.

During an eight-minute hearing, prosecutors levied two charges against him: possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number.

Officials said Routh could face up to 15 years in prison if convicted on the first charge, and a possible five-year sentence on the second charge.

A bond hearing has been scheduled for Sept. 23, and a probable cause hearing or arraignment has been set for Sept. 30, depending on whether the government secures an indictment on the charges.

During the hearing, Routh gave routine information to court officials as to his work status and income. Speaking in a soft voice, he said that he was working and making around $3,000 a month, but has zero savings.

Routh said that he has no real estate or assets, aside from two trucks worth about $1,000, both located in Hawaii.

Routh also said that he has a 25-year-old son, whom he sometimes supports.

He was taken into custody Sunday after being stopped on the highway following the shooting incident.

Former President Donald Trump thanked law enforcement for an “incredible” response to what the FBI has described as an assassination attempt at Trump’s Palm Beach, Florida, golf course on Sunday.

Multiple law enforcement sources told ABC News that the 58-year-old suspect, Ryan Wesley Routh, was detained by Florida authorities about the incident. Authorities are now probing for more details on the would-be shooter.

“I would like to thank everyone for your concern and well wishes – It was certainly an interesting day!” Trump said in a post on Truth Social.

“Most importantly, I want to thank the U.S. Secret Service, Sheriff Ric Bradshaw and his Office of brave and dedicated Patriots, and, all of Law Enforcement, for the incredible job done today at Trump International in keeping me, as the 45th President of the United States, and the Republican Nominee in the upcoming Presidential Election, SAFE.”

“THE JOB DONE WAS ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING. I AM VERY PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN!” he wrote.

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