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Jury Selection Begins for Trump Assassination Attempt Trial

9/3/2025

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Jury selection for Ryan Routh's trial starts on September 8 in Fort Pierce, Florida, with opening statements on September 11.
Routh faces federal charges for attempting to assassinate Donald Trump in 2024 and has pleaded not guilty.
Prosecutors claim Routh planned the attack for weeks and aimed a rifle at a Secret Service agent.
Evidence includes messages about sniper tactics and a request for a missile launcher, alongside Routh's history of violent behavior.

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Jury selection for Ryan Routh's trial starts on September 8 in Fort Pierce, Florida, with opening statements on September 11.
Routh faces federal charges for attempting to assassinate Donald Trump in 2024 and has pleaded not guilty.
Prosecutors claim Routh planned the attack for weeks and aimed a rifle at a Secret Service agent.
Evidence includes messages about sniper tactics and a request for a missile launcher, alongside Routh's history of violent behavior.