FORT PIERCE, Fla. — As witnesses started to take the stand Thursday in the trial of the man who is accused of trying to assassinate then-presidential candidate Donald Trump, Ryan Routh was repeatedly admonished by the judge as he represented himself in court.

In one instance, instead of cross examining a witness, Routh praised the witness who initially identified him as he fled from law enforcement in September 2024.

What You Need To Know • Ryan Routh is on trial for allegedly attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at a Florida golf course in 2024 • Routh is representing himself in the trial, which is set to last three weeks • Jury selection concluded Wednesday, with 12 jurors and 4 alternates selected • Opening statements concluded quickly on Thursday after the judge had to remi

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