Assassination Attempt on Donald Trump: Court Hearing for Suspect Ryan Routh

Ryan Routh, accused of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump, is set to plead to five federal charges. Allegedly, Routh positioned himself with a rifle near Trump's golf course in Florida. Prosecutors claim Routh intended to kill Trump but was thwarted by security. He remains in custody awaiting trial.

Ryan Routh, accused of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump, will appear in court on Monday to enter a plea to five federal charges.

Prosecutors allege Routh, a 58-year-old roofing contractor, intended to kill Trump at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach. Routh was found outside the course with an AK-47-style rifle, according to authorities.

Routh remains in custody as he awaits trial, raising concerns about Trump's protection ahead of the upcoming election.

(With inputs from agencies.)