Key Facts

• Ryan Routh is charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at a golf course in Florida.
• Routh expressed a desire to fire his court-appointed lawyers and represent himself in court.
• The judge, Aileen Cannon, questioned Routh to ensure he understood the risks of self-representation.
• Routh's trial is scheduled to start on September 8, 2023.
• The U.S. Supreme Court allows defendants to represent themselves if they understand what they're doing.
• Routh has pleaded not guilty to federal charges and additional state charges of terrorism and attempted murder.
• Prosecutors say Routh aimed a rifle at Trump but was seen by a Secret Service agent before he could fire.
• A witness helped law enforcement identify Routh, leading to his arrest.