The trial against the Florida man accused of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump ended with a guilty verdict on all counts.

Ryan Wesley Routh was found guilty of trying to assassinate a major presidential candidate, assaulting a federal officer, and various firearm offenses. The 59-year-old had been a resident of Hawaii and was arrested on Sept. 15, 2024, just ahead of the 2024 election.

'It is not every case where the defendant writes his intent down on a piece of paper.'

The jury deliberated for just under three hours before delivering the verdict on Tuesday at the federal trial in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Routh had chosen to represent himself and called two character witnesses to testify on his behalf. He chose not to testify in his defense.

The man was caught outside the

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