The alleged shooter at the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner on Saturday night has been identified as Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old teacher from California, The Associated Press reported, citing two law enforcement officials.
President Donald Trump at a press conference held shortly after the incident described Allen as a “lone wolf” and a “whack job.” He said Allen was armed with “multiple weapons” when he tried to enter the dinner, but was stopped outside the Washington Hilton’s ballroom by law enforcement.
U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro announced that Allen had been charged with two counts of using a firearm during a crime of violence and one count of assault on an officer using a dangerous weapon. Pirro said that further information could lead to additional charges.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser confirmed that Allen acted alone in his attempt to breach the dinner.
On Saturday night, Allen breached security at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner and opened fire, forcing the Secret Service to evacuate Trump and members of his Cabinet.
In video that Trump posted on Truth Social, Allen can be seen sprinting through a security checkpoint, which had a metal detector, and past security guards. The dinner was being held one floor below in the ballroom, from where Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Cabinet members were safely evacuated.
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Metropolitan Police later identified the weapons as a shotgun, a handgun and “multiple knives.” He shot a Secret Service agent, but hit him in his vest, preventing serious injury. Law enforcement then took down Allen and apprehended him.
Allen’s motive is unknown. ( ... to the ignorant.) According to Federal Election Commission records, Allen donated $25 to Kamala Harris during the 2024 election cycle.
(We will find out more when we uncover what the Democrats and the media will try to hide.)
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