Man Sentenced to Life for Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump in 2024

Ryan Routh, 59, was sentenced to life in prison for attempting to assassinate then-presidential candidate Donald Trump at a Florida golf course in September 2024. Convicted on five counts including attempted assassination and illegal firearm possession, Routh was found to have planned the attack over weeks, hiding in bushes with a rifle near Trump. Prosecutors highlighted his lack of remorse and the threat to democracy, while his defense cited his age and complex background. Judge Aileen Cannon emphasized the premeditated nature of the crime and imposed life without parole plus additional sentences.