Courtroom sketch depicting court proceedings during the Ryan Routh trial in Fort Pierce, Florida, on Sept. 15, 2025. (Lothar Speer)
FBI Digital forensic examiner Jerry Llanes testified Tuesday for U.S. prosecutors that a Samsung phone recovered from Routh’s black Nissan Xterra had WhatsApp messages that included a Feb. 3, 2024, exchange with a contact saved as "Chinese hero to fight."
"I know it’s very different… I think Kennedy was killed from a hill… Certainly not an easy task. If I can help, just let me know what to do," Routh wrote.
In another chain with someone listed as "Ben," Routh texted: "What do you think of Trump?"
Ben replied: "Not a fan."
"I hate him," Routh responded. "Shan't get elected again."
And in a WhatsApp thread with "Captain Talk Recruiting," Routh said: "I think Trump will be a big problem for Ukraine … For sure, what an idiot. He needs to go away. He cancelled the [Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action] for Iran. What an idiot. I hate him."
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Trump assassination suspect Ryan Routh was arrested in Palm Beach County, Florida, on Sept. 15, 2024. (Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office)
Routh challenged her on cross-examination with sarcasm: "Did you test a Colt .45 case? A golf tee? A blue flashlight? How about a Sunny D?"
Gregor responded that many of those items were not tested, or she could not recall.
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The trial, moving quickly due to Routh's quick cross examinations, continues Wednesday with more forensic experts expected. U.S. prosecutors are expected to wrap up presenting their case by Friday and Routh will bring his witnesses to the stand next week.
Jamie Joseph is a U.S. Politics reporter for Fox News Digital covering transgender and culture issues, the Departments of Education and Health and Human Services, and stateside legislative developments.
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