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A man awaiting trial on federal charges of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump last year at his Florida golf course is seeking to get rid of his court-appointed federal public defenders.

A hearing for Ryan Routh’s motion regarding the proposed termination of his appointed counsel is scheduled for Thursday in Fort Pierce, according to court records.

In this handout image released on September 16, 2024 by the Martin County Sheriff’s Offfice shows Ryan Wesley Routh following his arrest in Martin County, Florida, on September 15. MARTIN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE/AFP via Getty Images

The motion requesting the hearing didn’t say why Routh, 59, no longer wished to be represented by Kristy Militello and Renee Michelle Sihvola.

The attorneys didn’t immediately respond to an email seeking comment.

It wasn’t immediately clear whether Routh was hiring a new attorney or planned to represent himself.

Prosecutors have said Routh methodically plotted to kill Trump for weeks before aiming a rifle through the shrubbery as Trump played golf on Sept. 15, 2024, at his West Palm Beach country club.

Florida Federal court arraignment of Ryan Wesley Routh, charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump was charged with two gun-related crimes in federal court. Lothar Speer
Suspected would-be assassin, Ryan Routh, moments after his arrest on Sunday, September 15, 2024 Martin County Sheriff’s Office

Before Trump came into view, Routh was spotted by a Secret Service agent. Routh allegedly aimed his rifle at the agent, who opened fire, causing Routh to drop his weapon and flee without firing a shot.

Law enforcement obtained help from a witness who prosecutors said informed officers that he saw a person fleeing.

The witness was then flown in a police helicopter to a nearby interstate where Routh was arrested and the witnesses confirmed it was the person he had seen, prosecutors have said.

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