Oh, so now Attorney General Merrick Garland carefully chooses his words.
Garland describes the situation at former President Donald Trump’s golf course as an “apparent” assassination attempt and an “incident.”
Reports indicate that Ryan Routh did not shoot at Trump. The secret service agent fired at Routh, stopping anything from happening.
Thank goodness.
Authorities charged Routh with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number.
They can always add charges later.
Why now be careful with language? That’s a rhetorical question.
As an English major and a law student, I appreciate it when people, especially lawyers, use precise language.
But NOW? How about we remain consistent?
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