Suspect in Washington press dinner shooting charged with attempting to assassinate Trump

By: Ashley Murray

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: April 27, 2026

Words: 1,262

Last Updated: 3 months ago

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WASHINGTON — The California man said by federal prosecutors to have opened fire just outside the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, where President Donald Trump was in attendance alongside Cabinet members and lawmakers, was charged Monday with attempting to assassinate the president, administration officials said.

The 31-year-old identified by authorities as Cole Tomas Allen was also arraigned in Washington, D.C., federal court on charges of interstate transportation of a firearm with intent to commit a felony …

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