Accused attacker at White House Correspondents' Dinner is a tutor and computer engineer from California
Summary
A California man named Cole Tomas Allen was arrested for carrying guns and knives at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, attended by President Donald Trump and his top officials. Allen expressed anger at the Trump administration in a long personal message sent before the event, and he faces multiple charges including assault on a federal officer.Key Facts
- Cole Tomas Allen is a 31-year-old tutor and amateur video game developer from Torrance, California.
- He attended part-time for six years at a company that helps students prepare for college admissions.
- Allen sent a message before the attack describing himself as a "Friendly Federal Assassin" and criticizing recent U.S. government actions.
- He was carrying two firearms (a .38-caliber pistol and a 12-gauge shotgun) and knives when arrested at the event.
- Authorities said Allen legally purchased his firearms in 2022 and 2023.
- He faces charges including using a firearm during a violent crime and assault on a federal officer.
- There is no record of Allen having previous criminal charges.
- Allen made small political donations supporting Democratic candidates and criticized President Trump on social media before his accounts were taken offline.
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