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Apparent Assassination Attempt on Trump Sparks Unfounded Claims of ‘Inside Job’

Apparent Assassination Attempt on Trump Sparks Unfounded Claims of ‘Inside Job’

The arrest of Ryan Wesley Routh in an apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump has sparked unfounded claims online that Routh had “inside” knowledge of Trump’s plans. Public reports about Trump’s schedule indicated his likely whereabouts, and evidence shows Routh staked out the site for about 12 hours.