Man Convicted in Attempted Assassination Plot Against Donald Trump Sentenced to Life in Prison

Washington D.C. -- Ryan Routh, who was found guilty of plotting to assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump, has been sentenced to life in prison by a U.S. federal court.

The court determined that the 59-year-old Routh planned the attack on Trump at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, two months before the 2024 presidential election.

In delivering the verdict, Judge Cannon noted that Routh engaged in a premeditated conspiracy to end a human life. Routh represented himself during the trial. He requested a 27-year prison sentence from the court, but prosecutors recommended a life sentence, arguing the intent was to destabilize American democracy.

The incident occurred on September 15, 2024. Routh hid in the bushes with a semi-automatic rifle for approximately 10 hours with the intention of attacking Trump. He was apprehended by the Secret Service after being spotted. Investigations revealed that he had arrived in Florida a month before his arrest and had been monitoring Trump's activities.

In court, Routh claimed he did not intend to kill Trump and stated he was willing to undergo psychological treatment in prison. He also demanded to be exchanged for political prisoners held abroad.