Emotions ran high in Florida on Tuesday as the daughter of Ryan Routh — the man convicted of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump in 2024 — stormed out of court in tears and fury.
Sarah Ellen Routh, visibly shaken, lashed out at reporters who tried to approach her following the verdict.
Daughter Breaks Down After Father’s Conviction
The courtroom had already been tense as the decision was read.
Witnesses said Sarah Ellen shouted profanities before leaving in distress.
Once outside, she bolted from the courthouse and snapped at media crews, yelling, “Get the f**k out of my face,” as cameras trailed her exit.
Later footage showed her lingering by the back gates, seemingly trying to catch a glimpse of her father as a convoy of police cars left the building.
The Attempted Assassination Plot
Ryan Routh, 59, was convicted for a brazen attempt to assassinate then-presidential candidate Donald Trump on September 15, 2024.
The incident happened at one of Trump’s Palm Beach golf courses, where Secret Service agents discovered Routh hiding in bushes as Trump played a round of golf.
Authorities recovered a gun and a camera at the scene after Routh fled.
His capture came following a manhunt that drew national headlines.
Courtroom Drama
Even after the guilty verdict was read, Routh’s behavior remained erratic.
He reportedly jabbed at his own neck with a pen while seated in court.
Routh was found guilty on several charges, including attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate, assaulting a federal officer, and multiple firearm offenses — one of which involved a weapon with its serial number removed.
He now faces a maximum sentence of life in prison, with sentencing set for December 18.
A Troubling History of Incidents
The assassination attempt occurred just nine weeks after Trump survived another attempt on his life in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Routh had chosen to represent himself in court despite warnings, a decision that added to the trial’s unusual atmosphere.
In one bizarre motion filed before proceedings began, he demanded strippers and a putting green, writing that he wanted to play golf against Trump — with Trump’s life or his own career on the line depending on who won.
Trump Responds to the Verdict
Following the conviction, Trump issued a statement congratulating Attorney General Pam Bondi and her department for their handling of the trial.
“The trial was meticulously handled, and I would like to thank the Judge and Jury for their time, professionalism, and patience,” Trump said.
“This was an evil man with an evil intention, and they caught him.”
What Comes Next
As the Routh family grapples with the fallout, attention now turns to December, when sentencing will determine the rest of Ryan Routh’s life.
Meanwhile, Sarah Ellen’s emotional outburst outside the courthouse underscores just how devastating and chaotic this case has been for those closest to him.