Question 1: Who was charged with attempted assassination of Donald Trump?
Ryan Wesley Routh was charged with attempted assassination of Donald Trump.
Question 2: What actions did Ryan Wesley Routh allegedly take to plot the assassination?
Routh allegedly staked out Trump for 12 hours at a golf course and aimed a rifle through the shrubbery while Trump was playing.
Question 3: What were the initial charges against Routh before they were upgraded?
Routh was initially charged with two federal firearms offenses before the charges were upgraded to attempted assassination.
Question 4: Where did the alleged assassination attempt take place?
The alleged assassination attempt took place at a West Palm Beach golf course in Florida.
Question 5: What does the upgraded charge indicate about the justice department's assessment of Routh's actions?
The upgraded charge indicates that the justice department believes Routh methodically plotted to kill Trump, rather than acting impulsively.