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D.C. Gala Shooting Suspect's Writings Aired Grievances Against Trump
Authorities say Allen sent a manifesto, carried multiple weapons and shot a Secret Service officer before the dinner was canceled.
- On Saturday, Cole Tomas Allen, 31, stormed a security checkpoint at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, armed with a shotgun, a handgun, and multiple knives before being detained.
- Minutes before the attack, Allen sent a manifesto to family calling himself the 'Friendly Federal Assassin' and detailing plans to target 'administration officials' prioritized by rank.
- One Secret Service agent was shot but saved by a bulletproof vest, while Allen mocked hotel security as 'insane' in his writings, claiming he walked in with weapons unchallenged.
- President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were evacuated safely and the gala was canceled; King Charles contacted the president to express relief following the 'shocking scenes'.
- Trump stated the dinner will be rescheduled within 30 days, while the attack marks his third suspected assassination attempt following incidents in Butler, Pennsylvania, and West Palm Beach, Florida, in 2024.
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JUST IN – Cole Allen referred to himself as a “Friendly Federal Assassin,” in writings that he sent to his family members before the shooting — AP
JUST IN – Cole Allen referred to himself as a "Friendly Federal Assassin," in writings that he sent to his family members before the shooting — AP — Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) April 26, 2026
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ledauphine.comIn an anti-Trump manifesto sent to his family 10 minutes before the attack in Washington, the suspect explained the reasons for his gesture.
The suspect Californian called himself a "friendly federal killer". His document reveals delusion, hatred – and a blatant breakdown.
‘Friendly Federal Assassin’: WHCD suspect’s manifesto named targets and mocked hotel
Cole Allen emailed family members a manifesto minutes before the Washington Hilton shooting, saying he planned to target Trump administration officials while also criticizing security at the White House correspondents’ dinner
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