Hearing for suspect in White House correspondents’ dinner shooting scheduled for today – US politics live
Summary
A suspect named Cole Allen is scheduled for a hearing today related to a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, where he allegedly tried to kill President Donald Trump. Allen is charged with attempted assassination and other crimes and remains in custody awaiting trial.Key Facts
- The shooting occurred at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on April 25.
- Cole Allen rushed a Secret Service checkpoint and fired multiple weapons, aiming at President Trump.
- Allen was injured but not shot by officers during the incident.
- A Secret Service officer was hit by pellets from Allen’s shotgun, confirmed by US prosecutors.
- Allen faces charges including attempted assassination, carrying weapons across state lines, and firing a gun during a violent crime.
- His attorneys recently requested to withdraw a motion regarding his suicide watch status.
- Rudy Giuliani, former NYC mayor, is hospitalized in critical but stable condition.
- President Trump’s approval rating has dropped to the lowest point in his two terms, partly due to economic concerns and the war with Iran.
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