In a significant legal ruling, Ryan Routh, 59, was convicted of attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump during a golf outing at the Trump International Golf Club in Florida. The jury found that Routh aimed a rifle at Trump while he was golfing, leading to charges that included impeding a federal agent and weapons offenses. Prosecutors described Routh's actions as a serious threat, emphasizing the potential consequences had a Secret Service agent not intervened. Routh, who had been tracking Trump's movements for weeks, faces a maximum life sentence. The trial, which unfolded against a backdrop of increasing political violence in the U.S., has drawn attention to the dangers faced by public figures. Following the verdict, Routh exhibited distress in court, while Trump praised the outcome as a victory against evil intentions.