A sketch depicting government witnesses in court during the Ryan Routh trial in Fort Pierce, Florida, Sept. 15, 2025. Ryan Routh is accused of an attempted assassination on President Donald Trump at his West Palm Beach, Florida, golf club in 2024. (Lothar Speer)
Smith showed jurors the 7.62x39 mm full metal jacket rounds loaded in the rifle.
"Bullets are designed to put holes in things," he said. "It would have put a hole in something if it had hit the target."
Routh, representing himself, cross-examined Smith about whether all SKS rifles are semi-automatic, whether test-firings were videotaped and whether the gun could have changed hands at a gun show before he obtained it.
"So, we’re just supposed to take your word for it?" Routh asked Smith.
RYAN ROUTH CHASTISED DURING OPENING STATEMENTS IN FEDERAL TRIAL FOR 'MAKING A MOCKERY' OF THE COURT
Trump-appointed Judge Aileen Cannon sustained prosecution objections when Ryan Routh strayed beyond the scope of testimony. (Lothar Speer)
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Jurors appeared confused during parts of Gaul’s testimony, as prosecutors referenced exhibit numbers without always displaying them. Meanwhile, Routh was seen leaning forward, taking notes and staring intently when fingerprints reportedly matching his own were displayed on a screen.
When court resumes Tuesday morning, prosecutors are expected to call FBI biologist Kara Gregor, followed by additional FBI specialists in digital forensics and supervisory roles as they continue building their case against Routh.
Jamie Joseph is a U.S. Politics reporter for Fox News Digital covering transgender and culture issues, the Departments of Education and Health and Human Services, and stateside legislative developments.
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