Ryan Routh, who tried to shoot Trump at Florida golf course, gets life in prison

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressFebruary 4, 2026 at 07:16 PM

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Ryan Routh was sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday for attempting to assassinate former U.S. President Donald Trump at a Florida golf course in 2024. U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon delivered the sentence in Fort Pierce, Florida, following Routh's conviction on all counts in September. Prosecutors sought life without parole, citing Routh's lack of remorse, while the defense requested a 27-year sentence. In addition to the life sentence, Routh received a consecutive seven-year sentence for a gun conviction. The sentencing was initially scheduled for December but was postponed to allow Routh to obtain legal representation.

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