Following the filing of a charge of attempted assassination against Ryan Routh by federal prosecutors, Attorney General Merrick Garland issued a strong statement condemning violence. Garland emphasized the need for such acts to cease, stating that violence targeting public officials poses a significant threat to the fundamental values of the country.
Garland assured that the Department of Justice is fully committed to utilizing all available resources to ensure accountability in the case of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, as outlined in the indictment against Routh.
FBI Director Chris Wray echoed Garland's sentiments, emphasizing that the assassination attempt against Trump strikes at the core of the democratic system. Wray highlighted the ongoing investigation by the FBI into the alleged plot and pledged to leverage the full capabilities and resources of the bureau to uncover as much information as possible regarding the events in West Palm Beach.
Wray stressed the importance of holding individuals accountable for resorting to violence in a country that upholds the rule of law and democratic principles.
