Drama in court: Ryan Routh tries to stab himself after guilty verdict in Trump assassination case

On September 23, a federal jury delivered a guilty verdict against Ryan Routh on all charges after his attempted assassination of then-presidential candidate Donald Trump at his West Palm Beach golf club in September 2024. After the verdict was read, Routh reportedly tried to stab himself in the neck with a pen, but four U.S. Marshals quickly restrained him. Prosecutors highlighted Routh’s 17 reconnaissance trips and clear intent to kill the presidential candidate. Full coverage of the shocking case and courtroom drama