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Justice Department Seeks Life Sentence for Trump Assassin

2/4/2026

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The Justice Department seeks a life sentence for Ryan Routh, convicted of attempting to assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump, with sentencing in Florida.
Routh's writings reveal a threat, including a letter offering $150,000 for Trump's assassination.
He previously tried to recruit foreigners to fight for Ukraine and disparaged Trump.
U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon will oversee the sentencing.
The Justice Department says Routh's actions threaten the democratic process.

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The Justice Department seeks a life sentence for Ryan Routh, convicted of attempting to assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump, with sentencing in Florida.
Routh's writings reveal a threat, including a letter offering $150,000 for Trump's assassination.
He previously tried to recruit foreigners to fight for Ukraine and disparaged Trump.
U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon will oversee the sentencing.
The Justice Department says Routh's actions threaten the democratic process.