Archive · 20 Sep 2025
Trump Assassination Attempt: Suspect Argues Case in Court
Imagine someone wanted to hurt the former President, Mr. Trump.
A man named Ryan Routh is accused of planning to shoot him at a golf course.
The prosecutors say he spent weeks planning this.
Routh aimed a gun but didn't fire it.
Routh is defending himself in court, saying he didn't actually try to kill Mr. Trump because he didn't fire the gun.
The prosecutors presented evidence, like messages and location data.
Now, Routh will present his side to the judge.
Ryan Routh is charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump.
Routh argues the prosecution hasn't proven an assassination attempt.
Prosecutors claim Routh planned the attack for weeks.
A Secret Service agent saw Routh and fired at him.
Routh is representing himself and is excluding the charge of being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm.
- Who
- Ryan Routh
- What
- Routh is charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump.
- When
- September 15, 2024
- Where
- Trump International Golf Club, Florida
- Why
- Prosecutors allege Routh planned to kill Trump; Routh claims no attempt happened as gun was not fired.
Prosecution
Defense
Attempt
Prosecution
Routh took steps to carry out the assassination attempt. Evidence includes planning, surveillance, and aiming a loaded rifle.
Defense
Since the gun wasn't fired, the prosecution hasn't proven an assassination attempt.
- Suspect
- Ryan Routh
- Charge
- Attempted assassination of Donald Trump
- Location
- Trump International Golf Club, Florida
- Date of Incident
- September 15, 2024
- Routh's Argument
- No assassination attempt occurred because the gun was not fired.
- Routh's Status
- Representing himself in court