FORT PIERCE, Fla.—The defense rested its case on Sept. 22 in the trial of Ryan Routh, the man charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at his South Florida golf club last year.
Routh, who is representing himself in the case, called three witnesses on Monday. He questioned a firearms expert about the SKS-style rifle found at the crime scene in September 2024, and two character witnesses who have known Routh for years testified that he has a history of community engagement and helping his friends and associates.
“Under stress, you’ve always been a jolly person,” said Atwill Milsun, who was described as a mentee and longtime associate of the defendant after attending school with Routh’s son more than 10 years ago….