Overview

• At a July 10 hearing, Routh formally reiterated his request to represent himself and Judge Aileen Cannon has yet to rule on the motion.
• On July 11, Cannon unsealed a June 29 letter in which Routh offered to exchange himself for prisoners held by Hamas, Iran, China or Russia.
• Prosecutors have moved to exclude unrelated materials Routh submitted, warning that evidence like decades-old documents could distract jurors if he mounts his own defense.
• If convicted of attempting to assassinate President Trump, he faces life in prison or the death penalty under federal law.
• The 59-year-old former roofer is slated for a two-week jury trial beginning Sept. 8, 2025, in a Florida federal court.