politics
April 26, 2026
Who is Cole Thomas Allen, the Trump dinner shooting suspect?
A man is set to be charged with attacking the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, after President Donald Trump and other top officials were evacuated from the event Saturday evening.
TL;DR
- Cole Thomas Allen, 31, is identified as the suspect in an attack at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.
- President Trump and other officials were evacuated from the event.
- Allen allegedly ran through security, shot a Secret Service officer, and moved towards the main room.
- Trump suggested the motive was anti-Christian, calling the suspect 'sick' and a 'hater of Christians'.
- Allen, a part-time teacher, reportedly posted anti-Trump and anti-Christian content on social media.
- He is described as a lone actor, armed with a shotgun, handgun, and knives.
- Authorities are thoroughly investigating Allen's background and motive.
- Allen is expected to be charged with using a firearm and assault on a federal officer.