Cole Allen Charged With Attempting to Assassinate Trump

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Cole Tomas Allen manifesto revealed: WHCD suspect motivated by Epstein files?

Updated 5 days ago
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Cole Tomas Allen, 31, has been charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. He faces three federal charges, including interstate transportation of weapons and discharge of a firearm. The DOJ is investigating potential links between Allen and the leftist group "The Wide Awakes," although the group has denied any connection. Allen's sister described him as having made "radical" political statements, indicating a troubled mindset. The investigation is ongoing, with federal prosecutors emphasizing the seriousness of the charges.

What This Means

The charges against Cole Allen could lead to heightened security measures at political events, reflecting ongoing concerns about political violence and threats against public officials, as noted by multiple sources.

Original Reporting (13)
Cole Tomas Allen manifesto revealed: WHCD suspect motivated by Epstein files?
The Hill
The Hill
Center
4/27/2026

Cole Tomas Allen manifesto revealed: WHCD suspect motivated by Epstein files?

Another would-be assassin has failed, thank God. Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old engineer and teacher from California, attempted to target President Trump and administration officials at the White House correspondents’ dinner on Saturday night. He brought guns and knives to the dinner’s venue, the Washington Hilton.

An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows Cole Allen, Image 2 shows Cole Allen, Image 3 shows President Trump at the White House Correspondents Dinner
New York Post
New York Post
Lean Right
4/27/2026

WHCD shooting suspect Cole Allen charged with trying assassinate President Trump

WASHINGTON — The suspected White House Correspondents Dinner shooter Cole Allen was charged with trying to assassinate President Trump on Saturday night — as he made a defiant first appearance in court. The 31-year-old accused madman spoke loudly and confidently answering a judge’s questions in federal court in.

Gala Shooting Suspect Charged With Trying to Kill Trump
Bloomberg
Bloomberg
Lean Left
4/27/2026

Gala Shooting Suspect Charged With Trying to Assassinate Trump

Law enforcement surrounds the Washington Hilton Hotel where shots were fired near the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington on April 25. A California man is being charged with trying to kill US President Donald Trump during an attack on a Washington gala dinner over the weekend. Cole Tomas Allen, 31, made.

Cole Allen, WHCA accused gunman, charged with attempt to assassinate Trump
The Hill
The Hill
Center
4/27/2026

Cole Allen, WHCA accused gunman, charged with attempt to assassinate Trump

The alleged gunman at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner is charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump, Department of Justice (DOJ) prosecutors said Monday at an initial court appearance. Cole Allen, 31, faces three federal charges over his alleged efforts to violently disrupt the annual.

Suspect Cole Tomas Allen charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump
NBC News
NBC News
Lean Left
4/27/2026

Suspect Cole Tomas Allen charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump

The man accused of opening fire outside the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner was charged with three counts in his first court appearance, including attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump. Cole Tomas Allen also faces charges of interstate transportation of weapons and discharge of a firearm.

Cole Allen charged in Trump assassination attempt in first court appearance after WHCA Dinner shooting
Fox News4/27/2026

Cole Allen charged in Trump assassination attempt in first court appearance after WHCA Dinner shooting

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, U.S. Attorney for DC Jeanine Pirro and FBI Director Kash Patel updates the public on the investigation into the shooting. The suspect accused in the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner shooting made an initial appearance in federal court Monday, marking the first time.

WHCD shooting suspect Cole Allen’s sister told feds that brother made ‘radical’ political statements
New York Post
New York Post
Lean Right
4/27/2026

WHCD shooting suspect Cole Allen’s sister told feds that brother made ‘radical’ political statements

The sister of the deranged man accused of storming the White House Correspondents’ Dinner armed with guns and knives said he had a tendency to make “radical” statements about politics and had a fixation about needing to do “something” about the issues in today’s world as he saw it through his twisted lens. Avriana.

Cole Allen Charged With Attempting to Assassinate Trump
Wired
Wired
Lean Left
4/27/2026

Cole Allen Charged With Attempting to Assassinate Trump

Cole Tomas Allen of Torrance, California, appeared Monday in the US District Court for the District of Columbia to face federal charges stemming from Saturday night’s armed assault on a security checkpoint at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Magistrate Judge Matthew Sharbaugh ordered Allen held pending a.

US press gala shooting suspect charged with attempting to kill Trump
Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
Lean Left
4/27/2026

US press gala shooting suspect charged with attempting to kill Trump

Federal authorities in the United States have charged the suspect who allegedly shot a US Secret Service agent as he tried to breach security at a press gala attended by Donald Trump with attempting to assassinate the US president. Cole Tomas Allen , 31, of Torrance, California, also faces firearms charges in a.

WATCH: Blanche, Patel and Pirro announce federal charges against accused Trump dinner gunman
PBS NewsHour
PBS NewsHour
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4/27/2026

WATCH: Blanche, Patel and Pirro announce federal charges against accused Trump dinner gunman

Eric Tucker, Associated Press Eric Tucker, Associated Press Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The man who authorities say tried to storm the White House Correspondents' Association.

An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows A man in handcuffs lies face down on a carpet with law enforcement officers standing over him, Image 2 shows Suspect Cole Tomas Allen, Image 3 shows Wide Awakes logo on a black diamond-shaped sign, with an eye glowing in the center
New York Post
New York Post
Lean Right
4/27/2026

DOJ probes WHCD shooting suspect Cole Allen’s links to leftist group ‘The Wide Awakes’

WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice is investigating accused White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooter Cole Allen’s possible links to protest group “The Wide Awakes” and other leftist groups online, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche revealed Monday. “Of course, we’re investigating that,” Blanche told a reporter.

A man on the floor with his hands cuffed behind him, with two police officers standing by, and a digital sign in the corner displaying "WIDE AWAKES" with an eye symbol.
New York Post
New York Post
Lean Right
4/27/2026

Shadowy left-wing network ‘The Wide Awakes’ speaks out after links to WHCD shooter

A loosely organized progressive collective known as “The Wide Awakes” has denied any connection to accused White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooter Cole Allen after reports suggested he may have been affiliated with them. Allen, a California-based tutor and Caltech graduat e, was identified by authorities as the.

Gunman at correspondents' dinner charged with trying to assassinate Trump
Washington Times4/27/2026

Suspected gunman at correspondents' dinner charged with trying to assassinate Trump

Federal prosecutors on Monday brought attempted assassination charges against the man accused of opening fire outside the ballroom of the White House correspondents’ dinner and writing a manifesto saying he was targeting President Trump and his Cabinet. Prosecutors updated the charges against Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of.