Ryan Routh is seen in May 2022 holding a banner stating 'World Help Us' during a demonstration in Kyiv, Ukraine. (Artem Gvozdkov/Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images)
Prosecutors said Routh spent weeks plotting to kill Trump before aiming a rifle through shrubbery as the then-Republican presidential candidate played golf on Sept. 15, 2024, at his West Palm Beach, Fla., country club.
Suspected would-be assassin Ryan Routh was arrested by law enforcement in Florida in September 2024. He was convicted of all charges against him. (Martin County Sheriff's Office/Reuters)
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
At Routh’s trial, a Secret Service agent helping protect Trump on the golf course testified that he spotted Routh before Trump came into view. Routh aimed his rifle at the agent, who opened fire, causing Routh to drop his weapon and run away without firing a shot.
Fox News Digital’s Breanne Deppisch, Andre Tinoco and The Associated Press contributed to this report.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
Greg Norman is a reporter at Fox News Digital.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/attempted-trump-assassin-ryan-routh-sentenced-life-prison-plus-7-years