Turley on Trump Assassin Routh: A Global Player with 18 Phones

Turley on Trump Assassin Routh: A Global Player with 18 Phones

WASHINGTON, D.C., March 7, 2025 — President Donald Trump is calling for greater transparency regarding the assassination attempt by Ryan Wesley Routh, spotlighting a trove of evidence held by the FBI, including 3,000 photos and 18 phones—some with mysterious markings. Speaking from the Oval Office today at 12:38 PM PST, Trump expressed curiosity about the unusual number of devices, noting, “I don’t have that many phones. Why would he have that many phones?” The evidence also includes five storage desks, three computers, and three tablets, hinting at a potential wealth of information about Routh’s motives and international ties.

Professor Jonathan Turley, commenting on the case, highlighted the unusual global dimensions of Routh’s profile, contrasting him with past assassins like John Hinckley Jr., who acted out of personal delusion. Routh’s time in Ukraine, his self-styled role as a “global player,” and his written encouragement for Iran to assassinate Trump suggest a broader network, raising red flags for American intelligence. Turley noted, “This guy seems to have a sort of global identity and awareness to him that is always gonna concern American intelligence.” Despite this, the FBI has been notably silent, a departure from the typical scrutiny of domestic lone actors.

Trump has promised a forthcoming report on the two assassination attempts against him, including Routh’s, aiming to deliver transparency to the public. Turley praised this approach, observing a shift from past administrations—such as Obama’s unfulfilled transparency pledges—toward Trump’s open engagement with media and the public. However, questions linger about whether the report will fully address Routh’s international connections or the FBI’s handling of the evidence, especially given the agency’s past criticisms for lacking rigor in politically sensitive investigations.

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