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Man charged with trying to kill Trump took photo with knife in hotel

26 articles
5 sources
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Updated 22h ago
Key Topics & People
Donald J Trump *Cole Tomas Allen White House Correspondents' Dinner White House Correspondents’ Dinner Todd Blanche

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Apr 29, 2026

1 articles|1 sources
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Key Claims

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Cole Allen took a photo of himself in his hotel room with an ammunition bag, a shoulder gun holster, and a sheathed knife.

— authorities

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The suspect is a 31-year-old from Torrance, California.

— investigators

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Cole Allen was charged with trying to kill US President Donald Trump.

— null

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The suspect attempted to race past security barricades near the Washington Hilton ballroom.

— investigators

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An exchange of gunfire occurred between the suspect and Secret Service agents.

— investigators

Apr 28, 2026

3 articles|2 sources
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Key Claims

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White House Communications Director Steven Cheung stated that Jimmy Kimmel should be shunned for the rest of his life.

— Steven Cheung

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Donald Trump characterized Jimmy Kimmel's late-night sketch as a call to violence.

— Donald Trump

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Cole Tomas Allen was charged with three federal crimes, including attempting to assassinate the president, which carries a potential life sentence.

— Jocelyn Ballantine

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The suspect was armed with a 12-gauge pump-action shotgun, a pistol, and three knives when he was tackled by law enforcement outside the Hilton hotel.

— Jocelyn Ballantine

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King Charles III is scheduled to address Congress on Tuesday during his first state visit to the US since becoming king in 2022.

Apr 27, 2026

6 articles|3 sources
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South China Morning Post3d ago

Washington hotel shooting exposes gaps in security protocols for Trump and other VIPs

US law enforcement officials are reevaluating security protocols for high-profile events after a gunman opened fire near the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. The incident, which occurred on Saturday night, raised questions about how the alleged gunman was able to get so close to President Donald Trump and other VIPs. Federal agents reportedly carried out their plan to protect the president effectively, stopping the gunman before he reached the basement level of the Washington Hilton. However, some attendees were able to hear shots fired at a Secret Service agent, highlighting vulnerabilities in security measures. The incident comes after two assassination attempts against Trump during the 2024 campaign had prompted stronger security measures around the president's protection.

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Key Claims

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Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was charged with attempting to assassinate the US president and could face life in prison if convicted.

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Allen brought a 12-gauge pump-action shotgun and three knives to Washington, while a court filing also said he was armed with a Rock Island Armory 1911 .38 calibre semi-automatic handgun.

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US Magistrate Judge Matthew Sharbaugh ordered Allen held in custody until at least Thursday, when he was due to return to court for a hearing to consider whether he should be held in jail until trial.

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Allen booked a room at the Washington Hilton hotel, where the dinner took place, on April 6 and travelled from California to Washington by train last week.

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Cole Tomas Allen has been charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump and faces firearms charges in a three-count complaint.

— Federal authorities

Apr 26, 2026

16 articles|5 sources
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Key Claims

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The suspect, Cole Tomas Allen, opened fire near a security checkpoint during the event.

— US media

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FBI's criminal investigation and terrorism task-force are investigating the incident.

— US Attorney General Todd Blanche

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The suspect was identified as Cole Tomas Allen, 31, who has a history of anti-Trump social media posts.

— US media

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US authorities believe a gunman who is accused of trying to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner was targeting President Donald Trump and members of his administration.

— acting Attorney General Todd Blanche

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The suspect travelled from California to Washington, DC, by train via Chicago.

— acting Attorney General Todd Blanche