Trump would-be assassin Ryan Routh tried to stab himself in the neck with a pen after the guilty verdict was read in court on Tuesday.
JUST IN: Ryan Routh appeared to try and stab himself in the neck with a pen after hearing his guilty verdict, eyewitnesses say. pic.twitter.com/rF3qUtJuIH
— Fox News (@FoxNews) September 23, 2025
After a two-week trial, Florida jurors reached a verdict in the federal case against Ryan Routh – guilty on all five federal counts, including attempting to assassinate a major presidential candidate, assaulting a federal officer, and other gun charges.
As the verdict was read aloud, Routh, 59, tried to stab himself in the neck with a pen. He tried to commit suicide to avoid spending the rest of his life in prison.
BREAKING: Would-be Trump assassin Ryan Routh tries to stab himself in the neck with a pen after guilty verdict read in court.
— Fox News (@FoxNews) September 23, 2025
According to Fox News, four US Marshals restrained Routh after he tried to stab himself.
JUST IN: Ryan Routh appeared to try and stab himself in the neck after hearing his guilty verdict, eyewitnesses say. pic.twitter.com/QMki6i22uS
— Fox News (@FoxNews) September 23, 2025
US Attorney General Pam Bondi responded
“Today’s guilty verdict against would-be Trump assassin Ryan Routh illustrates the Department of Justice’s commitment to punishing those who engage in political violence,” Pam Bondi said.
“This attempted assassination was not only an attack on our President, but an affront to our very nation itself,” Bondi said.
Today’s guilty verdict against would-be Trump assassin Ryan Routh illustrates the Department of Justice’s commitment to punishing those who engage in political violence.
This attempted assassination was not only an attack on our President, but an affront to our very nation…
— Attorney General Pamela Bondi (@AGPamBondi) September 23, 2025
President Trump responded to the verdict.
“Congratulations to Attorney General Pam Bondi, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, and the entire DOJ team on the conviction, in Florida, of the person who attempted an assassination on my life. The trial was meticulously handled, and I would like to thank the Judge and Jury for their time, professionalism, and patience. This was an evil man with an evil intention, and they caught him. I would also like to thank the Secret Service, Department of Florida Law Enforcement, and the wonderful person who spotted him running from the site of the crime, and acted by following him, and getting all information on car type and license plate to the Sheriff’s Office, IMMEDIATELY, which led to his arrest and conviction. What incredible instinct and foresight this person had — A very big moment for JUSTICE IN AMERICA!” Trump said.
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