The jury trial for Ryan Routh, the man charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump, has commenced in Florida. Routh, who is representing himself, faced a rocky start as the judge repeatedly interrupted his rambling opening statement, which included bizarre references to the human species and historical figures. Secret Service agents testified about their close encounters with Routh during the incident at a golf course. As jury selection concluded amid heightened tensions, Routh even suggested a golf game with Trump as a means to resolve his case. Prosecutors detailed his alleged plot in their opening statements, and the trial proceeds amidst broader discussions on political violence in the U.S.