Ryan Routh has been sentenced to life in prison for attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump on a Florida golf course in September of 2024. Routh, 59, was found guilty last year of trying to kill Trump, then still a presidential candidate, at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach. A US Secret Service agent in the area spotted a rifle barrel poking out of the bushes and fired at Routh, who then fled the scene and was arrested nearby. In a sentencing memorandum, Judge Aileen Cannon said Routh's crimes 'undeniably warrant a life sentence'. Judge Cannon highlighted that Routh had been plotting the assassination for months, showing no remorse for his actions whatsoever. Routh's lawyer indicated intentions to appeal the case. Pleading not guilty, Routh represented himself during a trial marked by bizarre behavior that left the judge frequently intervening. He was previously known to act erratically, including challenging Trump to a game of golf and mentioning historical figures unrelated to the case. During the trial, evidence revealed that Routh had left behind notes detailing his plans, including a list of places Trump might visit, raising concerns about the increasing violence against political figures.