Anti-Trump sentiment being examined as motive for White House press dinner shooting
Summary
Investigators are examining anti-Trump feelings as a possible motive for a man who tried to attack the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, where President Donald Trump and senior officials were present. The suspect, Cole Tomas Allen, wrote a manifesto listing Trump administration members as targets and expressed anger about their actions.Key Facts
- The attacker tried to enter the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, DC, where President Trump and top officials were attending.
- The suspect is Cole Tomas Allen, 31, from Torrance, California.
- Allen wrote a manifesto listing Trump administration officials as his main targets.
- He sent his family writings expressing anger about the administration about 10 minutes before the shooting.
- The manifesto calls Allen the "Friendly Federal Assassin" and explains his reasons for the attack.
- Allen traveled from California to Washington, DC, and stayed at the hotel hosting the dinner.
- Authorities confirmed Allen legally bought weapons in California and stored them at his parents’ home without their knowledge.
- Officials are investigating the shooting as a possible assassination attempt on President Trump and other officials.
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