The man accused of attempting to assassinate United States President Donald Trump, Riot Root, said in court today that he wants to fire his lawyers and represent himself.
Ruth was charged with attempted assassination last year, when he was spotted with a rifle in the bushes near Trump's private golf course at a resort in Florida.
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that criminal defendants have the right to represent themselves in court proceedings, as long as they can prove to the judge that they are capable of waiving the right to be represented by an attorney.
Prosecutors said that Ruth had been "methodically planning to kill Trump" for weeks before he was spotted with a rifle and was seen by a Secret Service agent who was securing the area at the time.
Rut allegedly pointed the rifle at the agent, who opened fire, causing him to drop the weapon and flee, without firing a shot.
He is charged with attempted assassination of a presidential candidate, possession of a firearm for the purpose of committing the crime of assault on a public servant, possession of a firearm and ammunition, and possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number.
Ruth also faces state charges of terrorism and attempted murder, and has pleaded not guilty.
Ruto's federal trial is scheduled for September, and if convicted, he could face life in prison.
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