Sara Jane Moore, who attempted to assassinate President Gerald Ford, passed away at a nursing facility in Franklin, Tennessee. Moore was 95 years old at the time of her death. Notably, in 2024, she offered commentary following an assassination attempt on President Donald Trump. Readers with additional information regarding this event were encouraged to contact the provided email address.
In a Florida courtroom, Ryan Wesley Routh was found guilty of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump and other federal charges. The jury reached its verdict after just two-and-a-half hours of deliberation, with Routh subsequently attempting self-harm in the courtroom. The verdict resulted in Trump expressing gratitude toward the justice system and key figures involved in the case. The 59-year-old Hawaii resident now faces life in prison at sentencing in December, with the trial presided over by U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, whom Trump appointed.
Ryan Routh has been found guilty on all charges related to the attempted assassination of Donald Trump at a Florida golf course. Routh, who represented himself, was accused of creating a “sniper’s nest” but never fired. The jury deliberated for under three hours before delivering the guilty verdict, leading to Routh’s attempt to harm himself in court. Evidence presented included extensive planning, phone records, and searches related to Trump’s movements and a getaway plan. Routh faces a possible life sentence and will be sentenced on December 18th.
Following the assassination attempt on President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, the Secret Service has suspended six personnel without pay, with penalties ranging from 10 to 42 days of leave, and placed them in roles with less operational responsibility upon their return. Deputy Director Matt Quinn stated the agency is focused on addressing the root causes of the operational failures, introducing new technology such as military-grade drones and improved communication systems. The agency’s response, following a bipartisan report citing leadership and training issues, seeks to prevent future incidents by correcting the security lapses that occurred during the campaign rally, in which a gunman opened fire on the president.
Following a politically-motivated attack in June, Minnesota State Sen. John Hoffman has been moved to a rehabilitation facility to continue his recovery. The senator and his wife, Yvette, were shot in the attack, which authorities believe targeted Democrats and those connected to the abortion rights movement. Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed in the spree as well. Hoffman was shot nine times, and his wife was shot eight times. Vance Boelter, the alleged shooter, was arrested and is facing multiple federal and state charges.
Following a failed assassination attempt, President Trump requested a CT scan, believing it would provide a measure of his brain function similar to an IQ test. He insisted on seeing the scan’s “film” and relived the shooting, relishing the attention and sympathy. The incident marked a turning point in his campaign, garnering support from former adversaries like Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, and Elon Musk, who ultimately funded the rest of his campaign. Trump also received well wishes from Joe Biden and even forged an alliance with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in the aftermath.
Minnesota Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, were victims of a late-night shooting at their home, described by Governor Walz as a politically motivated assassination attempt. Yvette Hoffman heroically shielded their daughter from the gunfire, sustaining injuries while protecting her. The attack also resulted in the deaths of Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband. Senator Hoffman and his wife are currently stable, recovering from surgery.
Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay, a potential 2026 presidential candidate, was shot and wounded at a Bogota campaign rally. The attack, which injured two others, prompted a strong condemnation from Colombian President Gustavo Petro and the U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio. A minor was arrested, and a government reward offered for the remaining perpetrators. International leaders expressed solidarity, highlighting the attack’s threat to Colombian democracy.
Nicholas Roske, a 29-year-old California man, pleaded guilty to attempting to murder Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Armed with a gun, knife, and zip ties, Roske traveled to Kavanaugh’s home with the intent to kill him, motivated by anger over the leaked *Roe v. Wade* draft opinion and other political issues. Roske’s actions prompted increased security measures for Supreme Court justices and their families. He faces a sentence of 30 years to life in prison at his October 3rd sentencing hearing.
Ryan Michael “Reily” English, a Massachusetts resident, was arrested at the U.S. Capitol with Molotov cocktails and a knife. He confessed to intending to assassinate Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, shifting his target after learning of Bessent’s Senate confirmation vote. English initially planned to target Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and/or House Speaker Mike Johnson. He faces charges of unlawful possession of firearms and carrying incendiary devices on Capitol grounds.
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