WATCH LIVE: White House holds briefing as accused Correspondents' Dinner attacker faces charges
Summary
A man named Cole Tomas Allen tried to attack the White House Correspondents' Dinner with guns and knives while President Donald Trump was there. Shots were fired, people took cover, and Allen was arrested and is facing federal charges.Key Facts
- The attack happened during the White House Correspondents' Dinner with President Trump present.
- Cole Tomas Allen tried to enter with guns and knives.
- Shots were fired, and President Trump was rushed off the stage for safety.
- Guests at the event hid under tables during the incident.
- Allen was arrested and taken into federal court in Washington on Monday.
- Charges include assault on a federal officer and using a firearm during a violent crime.
- An officer wearing a bulletproof vest was shot in the vest but will recover.
- Authorities did not confirm if Allen has a lawyer, and attempts to contact him or his family were unsuccessful.
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