Attempted assassination of Donald Trump

Donald Trump during a news conference on April 25.

Trump calls for unity after violent incident. Will it last?

Authorities are trying to determine what happened and why. A suspect was taken into custody…
April 27, 2026
Man gets life in prison for attempted assassination of Trump | Nation & World News

Man gets life in prison for attempted assassination of Trump | Nation & World News

Fort Pierce, Florida (CNN) — After plotting, stalking and lying in wait for the right moment…
February 7, 2026
Ryan Wesley Routh, pictured in 2024, during his arrest after his apparent assassination attempt of Donald Trump.

Man who tried to shoot Trump at a Florida golf course gets life in prison

“American democracy does not work when individuals take it into their own hands to eliminate…
February 5, 2026
Man accused of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump at golf course to face jury decision

FBI sniper reveals hidden spot in Trump golf course assassination plot

FORT PIERCE, Fla. (AP) — An FBI sniper testified Thursday about the effectiveness of a…
September 22, 2025
Man accused of trying to kill Trump says prosecutors haven't proven assassination attempt

Man accused of trying to kill Trump says prosecutors haven’t proven assassination attempt

FORT PIERCE, Fla. — A man accused of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump at…
September 21, 2025
FBI sniper testifies that hiding spot near golf course was ideal place for man to shoot Trump

FBI sniper testifies that hiding spot near golf course was ideal place for man to shoot Trump

FORT PIERCE, Fla. — An FBI sniper testified Thursday about the effectiveness of a…
September 20, 2025
Man accused of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump at golf course to face jury decision

Man accused of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump at golf course to face jury decision

FORT PIERCE, Fla. (AP) — A man accused of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump at…
September 19, 2025
DNA on rifle, other items matches man accused of trying to assassinate Trump, FBI analyst testifies

DNA on rifle, other items matches man accused of trying to assassinate Trump, FBI analyst testifies

DNA sampled from a rifle, as well as multiple other items, found near where President Donald…
September 17, 2025
Prosecution continues case against the man accused in a Trump assassination attempt

Prosecution continues case against the man accused in a Trump assassination attempt

Witnesses from the FBI and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office on Friday offered details…
September 13, 2025
What to know about the trial of the man accused of trying to assassinate Trump in Florida

What to know about the trial of the man accused of trying to assassinate Trump in Florida

FORT PIERCE, Fla. — A federal trial is scheduled to begin Monday for a man charged…
September 7, 2025
Man accused of attempting to assassinate Trump returns to court

Man accused of attempting to assassinate Trump returns to court

FORT PIERCE, Fla. — A man charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald…
July 24, 2025
One year after Trump assassination attempt, changes at Secret Service but questions remain

One year after Trump assassination attempt, changes at Secret Service but questions remain

WASHINGTON — In many ways, the assassination attempt against Donald Trump at a…
July 14, 2025