UPDATE: September 11, 2025 at 3:43 p.m.

Ryan Routh, who is representing himself as he faces charges for the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump, faced a setback in court Thursday.

His opening statement was cut short when he veered off topic. A U.S. District Judge intervened, warning Routh to keep his comments focused on the case.

The judge took the unusual step of asking jurors to leave the courtroom twice, allowing her to speak privately with Routh.

Routh has pleaded not guilty to five federal charges, including attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate.

The federal trial for Ryan Routh, who is facing charges for attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at his West Palm Beach golf club last year, is seeing a reduction in the pool of potential j

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