Ryan Routh Found Guilty of Attempted Assassination of President Trump; Self-Stabbing Attempt in Court

Guilty Verdict and Courtroom Drama

• 🎯 A jury found Ryan Routh guilty of attempting to assassinate President Trump after deliberating for approximately two hours.
• 💥 Immediately after the verdict was read, Routh attempted to stab himself in the neck with a pen.
• ⛓️ Marshals removed Routh from the courtroom, later returning him shackled; he did not appear to be injured.

Prosecution's Case and Routh's Defense

• 🗓️ Prosecutors stated Routh aimed a rifle through shrubbery at President Trump while he was golfing at his West Palm Beach Club in September 2024.
• ❓ Routh, who represented himself during the trial, argued that a crime did not occur if the trigger was never pulled.

Sentencing and Presidential Reaction

• ⚖️ Routh's sentencing date is set for December 18th, where he faces a potential life in prison sentence.
• 👍 President Trump reacted to the verdict, stating that justice was served and appreciating the judge and jury for their professional handling of the case.
• 🗣️ Routh's daughter was heard yelling, "I love you. We will get you out. Don't worry."