Fact Check: Did Cole Allen Drive for Savannah Guthrie or Other Celebrities?
Summary
Cole Tomas Allen, who tried to attack President Donald Trump at the White House correspondents' dinner, has been falsely claimed on social media to have worked as a driver for several celebrities. These claims are not supported by verified information, and images shared online are mostly created by artificial intelligence. Allen’s real work history shows he is a game developer, engineer, scientist, and teacher.Key Facts
- Cole Tomas Allen attempted to assassinate President Donald Trump at a recent event.
- Social media posts wrongly claim Allen drove for celebrities like Savannah Guthrie and Taylor Swift.
- The images used to support these claims are AI-generated and manipulated.
- Allen’s LinkedIn lists him as a game developer, engineer, scientist, and part-time teacher since 2020.
- No verified news sources confirm Allen ever worked as a driver for celebrities.
- There are no reports that Allen is married, contrary to some social media claims.
- Allen was charged after the incident where a Secret Service officer was also shot but protected by a bulletproof vest.
- The false claims about Allen’s employment came from viral posts on platforms like Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).
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