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Accused plotter Cole Allen agrees to stay in custody over Trump attack claims
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Published on 30 April 2026
Prosecutors say he came armed for a high-profile dinner
Cole Allen, accused of planning an attack on President Trump and other officials, has agreed to remain in custody. Prosecutors claim he traveled to Washington with weapons to target the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, after staying at the Washington Hilton. Allen’s defense disputes the evidence, pointing to his lack of a criminal record, as charges including attempted assassination proceed.
- Cole Allen will remain in custody as the case moves forward
- Prosecutors allege he traveled armed to target the Correspondents’ Dinner
- Defense challenges the evidence and highlights no prior criminal record
- Allen faces attempted assassination and related charges
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