Summary
The trial for Ryan Routh, accused of trying to assassinate Donald Trump, has begun in Florida. Routh, who faces charges including attempted assassination of a presidential candidate, is defending himself in court and has pleaded not guilty. He was arrested after he was found with a rifle near a golf course where Trump was playing.
Key Facts
- The trial takes place in Fort Pierce, Florida.
- Ryan Routh is charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump in September 2024.
- Routh also faces four other charges, including trying to assault a federal officer.
- If found guilty of attempted assassination, Routh could face life in prison.
- Routh decided to represent himself in court after dismissing his attorneys.
- A former Secret Service agent testified seeing Routh with a rifle near Trump's golf location.
- Routh's behavior in court included asking unrelated questions during his opening statement, leading to a warning from the judge.
