Life imprisonment for Trump's would-be assassin

A 59-year-old man, Ryan Wesley Ruth, was sentenced to life in prison for attempting to assassinate Donald Trump in Florida. The incident occurred in September 2024, during Trump's presidential campaign. Ruth was found with a rifle, ammunition, and body armor near Trump's golf course. He was convicted on charges including attempted assassination of a presidential candidate and assaulting federal officers. Officials condemned the act as an attack on democracy, emphasizing that political violence will not be tolerated.