URGENT: Jury Trial of Trump Assassination Suspect Ryan Routh Underway in Florida

Breaking News: Jury Trial of Trump Assassination Suspect Ryan Routh Underway in Florida Ryan Routh, the man accused of trying to assassinate former President Donald Trump, is on trial in federal court in Fort Pierce, Florida. Opening statements began Thursday. Routh was arrested in September 2024 after a Secret Service agent spotted him holding a rifle near where Trump was golfing at his West Palm Beach club. He faces five charges, including attempted assassination and assault of a federal officer. If convicted on the attempted assassination charge, Routh could face a life sentence. He has pleaded not guilty to all counts. The trial is ongoing, with prosecutors presenting their case against Routh. The defense team has expressed concerns about the handling of evidence and potential witness intimidation. This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Npr.*