WEST PALM BEACH, FL – A Fort Pierce courtroom was the scene of intense drama as Ryan Ruth, accused of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump, was found guilty on all charges. The verdict, delivered by a 12-member jury, led to a chaotic scene as Ruth attempted to harm himself with a pen.
The incident occurred shortly after the jury announced its decision. Witnesses described Ruth’s desperate attempt to stab his neck, only to be swiftly subdued by court marshals. His emotional outburst was matched by his daughter’s, who had to be restrained by an officer after she cried out for her father.
The case against the 59-year-old centered on an incident at Trump’s West Palm Beach Golf Course last September. Prosecutors argued that Ruth had meticulously planned the assassination, waiting in the bushes with a loaded rifle, just 126 feet from where Trump was set to play.
Ruth, who chose to represent himself, insisted that he never intended to pull the trigger. Despite his claims, the jury found him guilty, a decision that was met with approval from Trump, who praised the professionalism of the court proceedings.
The courtroom drama was heightened by Ruth’s daughter, who expressed her distress vocally, criticizing the deputies who led her father away. Her reaction underscored the emotional weight of the trial.
The prosecution painted Ruth as someone driven by an obsession to silence Trump and, by extension, the voices of American voters. This narrative was compelling enough to secure a conviction despite Ruth’s defense.
Ruth now faces the possibility of life in prison. His formal sentencing will occur after a federal judge reviews sentencing guidelines and relevant factors.
As the legal process continues, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the tensions surrounding political figures and the lengths some may go to express their dissent.