BREAKING: JUDGE CANNON SILENCES TRUMP ASSASSINATION SUSPECT RYAN ROUTH IN CLOSINGS AS JURY RETURNS VERDICT – GUILTY ON EVERY COUNT

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Breaking Update: The jury has delivered its decision – GUILTY ON ALL CHARGES.

On Tuesday, a Florida jury concluded deliberations in the trial of Ryan Routh, the 59-year-old accused of attempting to assassinate President Trump.

Prosecutors alleged that Routh pushed the barrel of a rifle through the fencing at Trump’s West Palm Beach golf course last year. He was indicted on five federal counts, including attempted assassination of a presidential candidate, and now faces a potential life sentence.

Before this trial, Routh already had two separate federal gun charges: possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, carrying a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison and a $250,000 fine, and receipt of a firearm with an obliterated serial number, which carries a maximum of 5 years and a $250,000 fine.

According to investigators, Routh created a sniper’s position in the bushes just outside the golf course perimeter. Agents later discovered a GoPro camera, two backpacks, food, and a loaded SKS-style 7.62×39 rifle with a scope at the site. Police also noted that one backpack contained ceramic tiles, which they suspect were intended as makeshift body armor.

During closing arguments, prosecutors emphasized Routh’s intent. Assistant U.S. Attorney Christopher Browne told jurors, “This was not a publicity stunt. The evidence has shown one thing and one thing only — the defendant wanted Donald Trump dead,” adding that the most alarming aspect was that Routh “almost got away” with it.

Representing himself, Routh delivered his own closing remarks. However, U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon repeatedly cut him off as he strayed far from the legal issues. Reports indicate that Routh spoke for over 40 minutes, despite the judge’s warnings.

According to NBC News, “Jury deliberations got underway Tuesday after Ryan Routh capped his two-week trial, during which he served as his own attorney, by delivering a brief and disjointed closing argument during which he tried to argue that there was no crime because he never fired a shot at Trump.”

Only 12 minutes into his statement, Judge Cannon stopped him, reprimanding him for failing to “stay within the bounds of the case” after he began airing grievances about not being able to call more witnesses. With the jury excused, Routh asked if his former public defenders, Kristy Militello and Renee Michelle Sihvola, could take over should he be cut off again. Judge Cannon denied the request.

When jurors returned, Routh insisted that “to merely have a weapon in the presence of another does not mean intent.” But as he veered into commentary about the January 6 riot, Ukraine, Patrick Henry, and “the common man,” Cannon intervened and ended his argument. In total, Routh’s closing lasted about 42 minutes.

COMMENTARY:

The verdict in Ryan Routh’s case is exactly what America needed to hear: guilty on all charges. This man tried to take the life of President Trump, a former and future leader of our nation, and he thought he could get away with it by hiding in the bushes with a rifle. Thankfully, the jury saw through his excuses and delivered the right outcome. Justice was served, and every patriotic American should be relieved that this dangerous individual will never walk free again.

Let’s be clear—this wasn’t some “misunderstanding” or a “stunt.” Federal prosecutors laid it out plainly: Routh wanted Trump dead. Period. The evidence was overwhelming, from the sniper’s nest he set up to the loaded rifle and gear he brought with him. When a man prepares like that, it’s not a game. It’s an assassination attempt. And yet, even with all this stacked against him, Routh still had the audacity to stand there in court and pretend he had no intent. Thankfully, the jury wasn’t buying it.

One of the most ridiculous parts of this whole trial was the fact that Routh thought he could represent himself. Anyone with common sense knows that’s a disaster waiting to happen. He turned his closing statement into a rambling circus, ranting about Ukraine, January 6, and even Patrick Henry—none of which had a thing to do with his case. Judge Cannon had to shut him down because he simply couldn’t stay on topic. In the end, his “defense” only made him look more guilty.

Representing yourself in a serious federal case like this is not just foolish—it’s suicidal. No real lawyer would have allowed their client to make those kinds of blunders in front of the jury. Routh thought he was smarter than everyone else in the room, and that arrogance sealed his fate. It’s a lesson for anyone who thinks they can outsmart the system: if you’re facing charges that serious, you need a real defense, not a soapbox for your rants.

At the end of the day, the jury’s decision is a victory for justice, for law and order, and for every American who believes in protecting our leaders. President Trump has endured more threats, attacks, and smears than any modern politician, yet he continues to fight for this country. Ryan Routh is now just another name on the long list of people who failed to take him down. And for that, we can all be thankful.

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