Man convicted of trying to assassinate Trump to serve life in prison

Ryan Routh was sentenced to life in prison for plotting to assassinate Donald Trump two months before the 2024 presidential election. The 59-year-old was found hiding in bushes at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, on September 15, 2024, armed with a semi-automatic rifle. Judge Cannon stated that Routh engaged in a premeditated plot to take Trump's life. Routh, who acted as his own lawyer, requested a 27-year sentence, while prosecutors sought life in prison, arguing his actions aimed to undermine American democracy. The incident occurred after a previous assassination attempt on Trump in Pennsylvania. Routh claimed he did not intend to kill Trump and offered to undergo psychological treatment.

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.

In Fort Pierce, Florida, federal prosecutors are seeking a life sentence for Ryan Routh, who was convicted of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at a Florida golf course in September 2024. Routh is scheduled to appear before U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon for sentencing. Following his conviction on charges including attempting to kill a presidential candidate and firearm offenses, Routh attempted to harm himself in the courtroom. His sentencing, initially set for December, was postponed to allow him to obtain legal representation for the sentencing phase. Prosecutors filed a memorandum requesting a life sentence for Routh.