Trial Begins for Man Accused of Attempting to Assassinate Donald Trump

Trial for Attempted Assassination

• 🎯 The trial for Ryan Ruth, accused of attempting to assassinate President Trump, is set to begin with jury selection.
• 🗓️ Jury selection is scheduled to start Monday at the federal courthouse in Fort Pierce and could last up to three days.
• ⛳ The alleged assassination attempt occurred last September at Trump's golf club in West Palm Beach.

Ruth's Courtroom Stance

• 🧑‍⚖️ Ryan Ruth intends to represent himself in the trial.
• 📝 Ahead of the trial, Ruth submitted two unusual court documents filled with misspellings and rambling thoughts.
• 💬 One document stated, "A round of golf with a racist pig. He wins. He can execute me. I win, I get his job."
• 🗣️ Another request was to subpoena everyone who had negative things to say about him to testify under oath.

Charges and Potential Sentence

• 🔫 Ruth faces multiple charges, including attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate, possessing a firearm for a violent crime, assaulting a federal officer, and firearm possession offenses.
• ⚖️ If convicted, Ruth faces a potential sentence of up to life in prison.
• 🕵️ Secret Service agents noticed a rifle muzzle and fired, after which Ruth reportedly ran off, leaving his rifle, backpacks, and scope behind.