Ryan Routh Trial: Accused Assassin Texted 'Trump Needs to Go Away,' Witness Testifies

Trial Proceedings and Evidence

• 🎯 The federal trial against Ryan Routh, accused of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump, is progressing rapidly with six witnesses testifying today.
• 📱 An FBI agent presented evidence from a storage unit, including boxes and cell phones, linked to Routh.
• rifle Prosecutors allege Routh purchased a rifle with the intent to kill Trump, though the seller testified Routh claimed it was for his son who was being bullied.

Defendant's Behavior and Testimony

• 🎭 Ryan Routh, representing himself, has received multiple rebukes from the judge for his questioning and has appeared distracted in court, swiveling in his chair.
• 🕺 Yesterday, Routh engaged in theatrics, including dancing and snapping, while questioning a witness, though similar behavior was not observed today.
• 🗣️ The judge admonished Routh in front of the jury for inappropriate comments about not trusting a witness.

Digital Evidence and Motive

• 📍 Testimony revealed that Routh's cell phones pinged multiple times near Trump's golf course and Mar-a-Lago in the months leading up to the alleged assassination attempt.
• 💬 A key piece of evidence presented was text messages from Routh stating Trump was an idiot and that he "needs to go away."