Florida files new charges against suspect in second Trump assassination attempt

What he's saying: Uthmeier alleged that his office faced "major roadblocks" to prosecuting the case during former President Biden's term, accusing the former administration of trying to "frustrate" his efforts.

• He applauded Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel as being "instrumental in preserving Florida's sovereign authority to do what is right and bring justice where it is due."
• Uthmeier said Routh will also face a terrorism charge.

Catch up quick: A federal grand jury indicted Routh last September on several charges including the attempted assassination of Trump.

• He was also charged with other gun counts, including possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number.
• Routh has pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Flashback: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced last September that his state would conduct its own investigation into the incident.

• On the day of the incident, a Secret Service agent ahead of Trump on the golf course spotted a rifle barrel sticking out of a fence and "immediately engaged" the person, law enforcement officials said last year.
• A witness saw Routh leave the woods and took a photo of his vehicle, which helped law enforcement locate his car shortly after he fled the scene, per officials.