Routh, who had pleaded not guilty to all the charges, now faces life in prison when he is sentenced on Dec. 18. “Today’s guilty verdict against would-be Trump assassin Ryan Routh illustrates the Department of Justice’s commitment to punishing those who engage in political violence," Bondi said in a statement. But during the two-week trial, Routh served as his own attorney. It was addressed "To the World" and stated plainly, "This was an assassination attempt on Donald Trump." They placed Routh at the scene and testified that he could have killed Trump had he not been caught.