A Florida jury convicted Ryan Routh of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump during his 2024 presidential campaign. Routh, who represented himself, was found guilty on all five charges, including assaulting a federal officer. The incident occurred at Trump's golf course; Routh aimed a rifle at a Secret Service agent before being apprehended. Following the verdict, Routh attempted self-harm. Prosecutors presented evidence of Routh's weeks-long plot, including an alleged attempt to acquire an anti-aircraft weapon. Routh faces life imprisonment. The Attorney General lauded the verdict as a strong message against political violence.

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