Man accused of Trump assassination attempt heads to trial

Ryan Wesley Routh, accused of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump during his 2024 campaign, will represent himself in a trial starting Monday, with jury selection and opening statements expected soon. Routh, a former construction worker with a criminal history, allegedly waited at a Florida golf club with a rifle before fleeing after being spotted by a Secret Service agent. The trial will examine evidence including a loaded rifle found near the scene. Routh has expressed controversial views and previously supported Trump but later criticized him.