Ryan Routh to stand trial for alleged Trump assassination attempt

A court case for Mr Routh, who has pleaded not guilty, begins on Monday - with the defendant representing himself.

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The incident - which occurred just weeks after a bullet grazed Trump's ear in another assassination attempt in Pennsylvania - further underscored the issue of political violence in the months leading up to the 2024 election.

Both incidents prompted intense scrutiny of the US Secret Service and its ability to protect high-profile presidential candidates like Trump.

The suspect at the heart of this case, Ryan Wesley Routh, will represent himself in what could become an unorthodox trial. He has pleaded not guilty.

Mr Routh, 59, is a North Carolina native but lived in Hawaii prior to the alleged assassination attempt. He has a previous criminal history, and has been a vocal supporter of Ukraine in its ongoing war against Russia.