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Suspect in White House dinner shooting left chilling notes claiming he was a friendly federal assassin
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Published on 27 April 2026

Notes he left behind called him something chilling
Cole Tomas Allen allegedly tried to attack Trump administration officials at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, after leaving behind writings in which he referred to himself as a “Friendly Federal Assassin.” Investigators say the attempt appears politically motivated, pointing to anti-Trump posts and complaints tied to administration policies. Allen, a highly educated man from California, was arrested after trying to breach a security checkpoint.
- Cole Tomas Allen allegedly targeted officials at the dinner
- He left writings identifying himself as a “Friendly Federal Assassin”
- Investigators cite anti-Trump online activity and policy grievances
- Allen was arrested while attempting to breach a security checkpoint
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