Ryan Routh, who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump, has been sentenced to life in prison plus an additional 7 years.

Ryan Routh, the man who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump in 2024, has been sentenced to life in prison, with an additional seven years. The federal judge in Florida handed down the sentence on Wednesday for the attack at Trump's West Palm Beach golf club.

Routh was convicted last September on several federal counts, including attempting to assassinate a presidential candidate, assaulting a federal officer, and firearms offenses. Prosecutors sought a life sentence, while Routh's defense requested 20 years in addition to a mandatory seven-year term for a gun conviction. The judge sided with the prosecution.

Prosecutors revealed that Routh meticulously planned the attack over weeks, positioning himself with a rifle in the shrubbery as Trump played golf on September 15, 2024. The attempt was calculated, not impulsive, with Routh stalking his moment with precision.

During the trial, a Secret Service agent assigned to protect Trump testified that he detected Routh before Trump was in sight. When Routh aimed his rifle at the agent, the agent fired back, prompting Routh to drop his weapon and flee without firing a shot. While no bullets struck their target, Routh now faces a lengthy prison term.

Life imprisonment plus an additional seven years marks Ryan Routh's fate, as he contemplates a future confined within concrete walls and behind bars.