Skip to main content
See every side of every news story
Published loading...Updated

Man found guilty of attempted assassination in plot to kill Trump at Florida golf club

Ryan Routh was convicted on five federal charges, including attempted assassination and assaulting a federal officer, after a jury deliberated for two hours, officials said.

  • Ryan Routh was found guilty on five charges, including attempting to assassinate a major presidential candidate.
  • Routh represented himself in court and claimed he never intended to harm anyone, despite evidence indicating otherwise.
  • Attorney General Pam Bondi stated that the verdict shows a commitment to punishing political violence and that the attack was an affront to the nation.
  • Routh attempted to stab himself with a pen in the courtroom after the verdict was read, illustrating his distress.
Insights by Ground AI
Podcasts & Opinions

522 Articles

The Washington HispanicThe Washington Hispanic
Reposted by
udgtvudgtv
Center

A U.S. jury convicted on Tuesday of all charges of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump in September 2024 at a Florida golf course. Ryan Routh, 59, was convicted of attempted murder of the then Republican presidential candidate, assault on a federal officer, and gun crimes after a 12-day trial. Routh, who faces life imprisonment, will hear his sentence on December 18. The assassination attempt against Trump occurred on September 15, 2024 while…

·Washington, United States
Read Full Article
Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 50% of the sources are Center
50% Center

Factuality Info Icon

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

Info Icon

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

Washington Times broke the news in United States on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
Too Big Arrow Icon
Sources are mostly out of (0)

Similar News Topics

News
Feed Dots Icon
For You
Search Icon
Search
Blindspot LogoBlindspotLocal