Self-representation ‘almost always a mistake,’ expert warns as Trump trial begins

Ryan Routh – accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump when he was a major candidate in the 2024 election at his Florida golf club last year – has chosen to represent himself in court, a decision one legal expert says could prove disastrous.

Cully Simson, a former prosecutor, defense attorney and judge, told Fox News Digital that while the Constitution guarantees the right to self-representation, it’s "almost always a mistake."

"It really makes no sense for somebody to defend themselves, especially in a serious case," he said. "They have the right to do it, but it’s not prudent." 

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