Florida Launches Probe to Pursue Attempted Murder Charge in Apparent Assassination Attempt: DeSantis

‘I’ve directed state agencies to move expeditiously and provide full transparency to the public,’ the governor said.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis attends the drivers meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., on Feb. 19, 2024. Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images

PALM BEACH, Fla.—Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Sept. 17 signed an executive order to assign the case of the apparent second assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump to a statewide prosecutor under Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody.

“The state of Florida has jurisdiction over the most serious, straightforward offense, which is attempted murder,” DeSantis said. “I’ve directed state agencies to move expeditiously and provide full transparency to the public.”