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Man charged after alleged White House Correspondents dinner storm and Trump assassination attempt
International
Published on 27 April 2026
Firearms and knives were allegedly used at the dinner
Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old tutor from California, has been charged in federal court over an alleged attempt to assassinate President Donald Trump. Authorities say he tried to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, bringing firearms and knives and wounding an officer during the chaotic encounter. The case adds to heightened security scrutiny around major political events.
- Cole Tomas Allen faces federal charges tied to Trump
- Authorities allege he stormed the Correspondents’ dinner with weapons
- An officer was reportedly wounded during the incident
- Allen appeared in court to face the charges
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