US EditionTrial begins for man accused of trying to assassinate Trump, spotlighting US political violence
- The trial of Ryan Routh, who is charged with attempting to kill President Donald Trump at his West Palm Beach golf club on September 15, 2024, has commenced in Fort Pierce, Florida.
- Prosecutors say Routh, a 59-year-old North Carolina native and self-styled mercenary, plotted for weeks to kill Trump while he campaigned for a second term.
- A U.S. Secret Service agent spotted Routh aiming a rifle through shrubbery, opened fire, and stopped him from shooting before he fled without discharging the weapon.
- Routh pleaded not guilty to attempted assassination, assaulting a federal officer, and several firearm charges, and refuses legal counsel to represent himself in court.
- The trial highlights ongoing political violence in the U.S., including recent attacks on officials and two assassination attempts on Trump during his 2024 campaign.
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Winston-Salem JournalTrial opens in Trump assassination attempt
FORT PIERCE, Fla. — The man charged with trying to assassinate then-presidential candidate Donald Trump while he played golf in South Florida last year forfeited his right to continue making an opening statement in his trial Thursday when he veered…
59-year-old Ryan Routh is representing himself in a lawsuit against him. He was interrupted by the judge in the case on Thursday.
Judge Cuts Routh's Opening Statement Short
Ryan Routh's trial for plotting to assassinate President Trump got off to an unusual start Thursday. Routh, accused of plotting to assassinate President Trump, took the floor for his own opening statement—and quickly found himself on thin ice. Routh, representing himself, began with a meandering speech that referenced Adolf...
Ryan Routh’s trial for Trump assassination attempt continues
UPDATE: September 11, 2025 at 3:43 p.m. Ryan Routh, who is representing himself as he faces charges for the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump, faced a setback in court Thursday. His opening statement was cut short when he veered off topic. A U.S. District Judge intervened, warning Routh to keep his comments focused on
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