What Cole Tomas Allen's Social Media Posts Reveal
Summary
Cole Tomas Allen, a California man, was charged with trying to assassinate President Donald Trump during an event near the White House. Authorities found that Allen traveled from California to Washington, D.C. armed with guns and knives and posted political content online before the attempt. Allen has been arrested, charged, and arraigned but not convicted.Key Facts
- Allen was charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump and related firearms crimes.
- The incident occurred around 8:40 p.m. on April 25 near the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.
- An officer wearing a bulletproof vest was hit; police returned fire and captured Allen.
- Allen traveled from California to Washington, D.C., and stayed at the Washington Hilton hotel.
- Minutes before the attack, Allen emailed family and a former employer using the name "Cole 'coldForce' 'Friendly Federal Assassin' Allen."
- Social media posts linked to Allen shifted from gaming to political content, including comparing Trump to Hitler and questioning the legitimacy of elections.
- Authorities have not publicly confirmed Allen’s motive.
- Allen holds degrees in mechanical engineering and computer science from California institutions.
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