Cole Allen, WHCA accused gunman, charged with attempt to assassinate Trump
Apr 27, 2026
The alleged gunman at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner is charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump, Justice Department prosecutors said Monday at an initial court appearance. Cole Allen, 31, faces three federal charges over his alleged efforts to violently disrupt
the annual black-tie dinner for journalists and public officials. He did not enter a plea. He's accused of storming a security checkpoint at the Washington... ...read more read less