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The suspect in the second apparent assassination attempt of former US President Donald Trump has been charged with two gun counts Monday.
Ryan Wesley Routh, whom Semafor interviewed last year, was charged with possession of a firearm while a convicted felon and possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number.
Authorities said at a press conference later on Monday that Routh did not fire any shots and appeared to have been waiting in place for 12 hours before Secret Service discovered him. A detention hearing was set for Sept. 23.
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Meanwhile, politicians across the spectrum are again scrutinizing the Secret Service. President Joe Biden on Monday said the agency “needs more help,” and urged Congress to step in.