Man Accused of Assassination Attempt Near Trump's Golf Course Faces Court

Ryan Routh, a 58-year-old man, faces court for allegedly attempting to assassinate Donald Trump near his Florida golf course. Routh, already convicted of two gun crimes, was found with a rifle but didn't fire a shot. New details may emerge as the U.S. prosecutors argue for his detention.

Ryan Routh, a 58-year-old man accused of attempting to assassinate former U.S. President Donald Trump, will appear in a Florida court on Monday. Prosecutors aim to keep Routh detained until his trial, citing public safety concerns.

Routh allegedly pointed a rifle through the tree line while Trump was golfing on Sept. 15 at West Palm Beach. Charged with two gun crimes, Routh has yet to enter a plea. Court proceedings could reveal new details about the case, including the FBI's ongoing investigation into the attempted assassination.

Routh, a convicted felon, was found with a loaded rifle and other items. The Secret Service disrupted his attempt by firing in his direction, causing him to flee and later be arrested on a highway. Authorities mention no shots were fired during the incident, and Trump was a few hundred yards away. The case underlines rising political violence in the U.S., exacerbated by another recent gunman incident involving Trump.