Trump assassination attempt suspect Ryan Routh can't see classified info relating to case, judge rules
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Judge Blocks Trump Assassination Suspect From Classified Docs
Above: Courthouse for the U.S. Southern District of Florida on May 22, 2025, in Fort Pierce, Florida. Image copyright: Joe Raedle/Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
This decision is perfectly aligned with the law on classified material, which is meant to offer transparency without handing over national secrets to unhinged defendants like Routh. With his bizarre letter mentioning Iran and China, coupled with his offer to pay someone $150,000 to "finish the job," the government likely has a good reason not to recklessly publicize its internal procedures.
Establishment-critical narrative
The government's secrecy in Routh's case, which has been the case since the beginning, raises suspicions of hidden truths that the public deserves to know. Routh's Ukraine ties, manifesto urging assassinations and attempts to secure weapons suggest possible foreign entanglements. Denying transparency fuels distrust, as Americans have a right to understand potential geopolitical or domestic motives behind such a serious plot.
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