California Man Indicted for Attempted Assassination of President Trump

California Man Indicted for Attempted Assassination of President Trump

During the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D. C. , a shooting incident occurred that led to the evacuation of President Donald Trump and other officials. The suspect, Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old man from California, was apprehended at the scene. The event caused significant security concerns and disrupted the dinner proceedings.

Following the incident, Allen was charged with multiple offenses including attempted assassination of the president and assault on a federal officer. Federal prosecutors released video footage showing Allen attempting to breach security at the event. It was confirmed that a Secret Service agent was struck by buckshot during the incident. Allen waived his right to challenge detention and remains in custody pending trial. The event marked the third assassination attempt on President Trump at this annual dinner in recent years, and conspiracy theories about the incident have circulated online.

Actors

Donald Trump Melania Trump J.D. Vance Cole Tomas Allen United States Secret Service FBI

Locations

Washington Hilton
Verdict: Partially confirmed Confidence: 77% Claims: 3
At a glance

The claim that a shooting incident took place at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 25, 2026 was confirmed. The statements that Cole Tomas Allen, 31, faced federal charges after an alleged assassination attempt on President Donald Trump during the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on April 29, 2026, and that Cole Tomas Allen faced multiple charges including attempted assassination and assault on a federal officer on May 5, 2026, following an incident at the same event, were partially confirmed, with the main events substantiated but some specific details remaining unverified. No claims were refuted or found to have insufficient evidence.

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May 05, 2026
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California Man Indicted for Attempted Assassination of President Trump at Correspondents' Dinner
California Man Indicted for Attempted Assassination of President Trump at Correspondents' Dinner

BBC • 05 May 22:01

Cole Tomas Allen faces multiple charges, including attempted assassination and assault on a federal officer, following an incident at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.

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May 04, 2026
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Man Charged with Attempted Assassination of President Trump at Correspondents' Dinner
Man Charged with Attempted Assassination of President Trump at Correspondents' Dinner

NBC News • 04 May 18:18

Cole Tomas Allen, 31, faces charges after allegedly attempting to assassinate President Trump during the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.

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May 03, 2026
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Forensic Evidence Links Suspect to White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting
Forensic Evidence Links Suspect to White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting

NPR • 03 May 21:09

A buckshot pellet recovered from a Secret Service agent's vest has been definitively linked to the weapon used by suspect Cole Tomas Allen during the White House Correspondents' Dinner attack.

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Suspect in White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting Removed from Suicide Watch
Suspect in White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting Removed from Suicide Watch

CBS News • 03 May 19:41

Cole Allen, charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump, has been taken off suicide watch at the Washington, D.C., jail, leading to the cancellation of a scheduled court hearing.

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Prosecutor Confirms Secret Service Agent Hit by Suspect's Buckshot at Correspondents' Dinner
Prosecutor Confirms Secret Service Agent Hit by Suspect's Buckshot at Correspondents' Dinner

AP News • 03 May 19:29

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro confirmed that a Secret Service agent was struck by buckshot from the shotgun of Cole Tomas Allen during the White House Correspondents' Association dinner incident.

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US Attorney Confirms Secret Service Agent Shot During White House Correspondents' Dinner Incident
US Attorney Confirms Secret Service Agent Shot During White House Correspondents' Dinner Incident

The Guardian • 03 May 14:15

US Attorney Jeanine Pirro confirms ballistic evidence shows a Secret Service agent was shot during an alleged assassination attempt on President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

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May 01, 2026
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Prosecutors Release Video of Armed Man Attempting to Storm White House Correspondents' Dinner
Prosecutors Release Video of Armed Man Attempting to Storm White House Correspondents' Dinner

NPR • 01 May 05:41

Federal prosecutors have released video footage showing Cole Tomas Allen attempting to breach security at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, allegedly aiming to assassinate President Donald Trump.

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Third Assassination Attempt on President Trump at White House Correspondents' Dinner
Third Assassination Attempt on President Trump at White House Correspondents' Dinner

Fox News • 01 May 04:00

An armed individual attempted to assassinate President Donald Trump during the White House Correspondents' Dinner, marking the third such incident in two years.

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Prosecutors Release Video of Armed Man Attempting to Storm White House Correspondents' Dinner
Prosecutors Release Video of Armed Man Attempting to Storm White House Correspondents' Dinner

DW.com • 01 May 02:54

Federal prosecutors have released footage showing an armed man attempting to breach the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, allegedly aiming to assassinate President Donald Trump.

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April 30, 2026
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Suspect in White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting Agrees to Remain in Custody
Suspect in White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting Agrees to Remain in Custody

AP News • 30 Apr 20:21

Cole Tomas Allen, accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, has agreed to remain in custody pending trial.

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Cole Allen Waives Right to Challenge Detention in Alleged Assassination Attempt on President Trump
Cole Allen Waives Right to Challenge Detention in Alleged Assassination Attempt on President Trump

CNBC • 30 Apr 15:20

Cole Tomas Allen, accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, has waived his right to challenge his detention, opting to remain in custody pending trial.

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April 29, 2026
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Man Charged with Attempted Assassination of President Trump at White House Correspondents' Dinner
Man Charged with Attempted Assassination of President Trump at White House Correspondents' Dinner

5 EYEWITNESS NEWS • 29 Apr 21:32

Cole Allen, 31, from California, has been charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump during the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, D.C.

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California Man Charged with Attempted Assassination at White House Correspondents' Dinner
California Man Charged with Attempted Assassination at White House Correspondents' Dinner

NBC News • 29 Apr 15:39

Cole Tomas Allen, 31, from Torrance, California, has been charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump during the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, D.C.

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Man Charged with Attempted Assassination of President Trump at White House Correspondents' Dinner
Man Charged with Attempted Assassination of President Trump at White House Correspondents' Dinner

CNBC • 29 Apr 14:48

Cole Tomas Allen, 31, faces federal charges after allegedly attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump during the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, D.C.

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Suspect Charged in Attempted Assassination of President Trump at Correspondents' Dinner
Suspect Charged in Attempted Assassination of President Trump at Correspondents' Dinner

CBS News • 29 Apr 06:00

A California man has been charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump during the White House Correspondents' Dinner, marking the third such attempt in recent years.

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April 28, 2026
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California Man Charged with Attempted Assassination of President Trump at Correspondents' Dinner
California Man Charged with Attempted Assassination of President Trump at Correspondents' Dinner

NPR • 28 Apr 21:05

Cole Tomas Allen, 31, faces charges including attempted assassination after allegedly attempting to breach security at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner attended by President Trump.

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Conspiracy Theories Emerge Following White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting
Conspiracy Theories Emerge Following White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting

The Guardian • 28 Apr 12:46

Despite real-time coverage of the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting, conspiracy theories alleging the event was staged have proliferated online.

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Security Breach at White House Correspondents' Dinner Raises Safety Concerns
Security Breach at White House Correspondents' Dinner Raises Safety Concerns

The New York Times • 28 Apr 06:26

A security incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner led to the evacuation of President Trump and other officials, prompting a review of event security protocols.

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April 27, 2026
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California Man Charged with Attempted Assassination of President Trump at Correspondents' Dinner
California Man Charged with Attempted Assassination of President Trump at Correspondents' Dinner

Fox News • 27 Apr 21:36

Cole Tomas Allen, 31, faces federal charges after allegedly attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump during the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington, D.C.

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Man Charged with Attempted Assassination After Shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner
Man Charged with Attempted Assassination After Shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner

NPR • 27 Apr 19:23

A 31-year-old California man has been charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump following a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C.

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Shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner Prompts Security Review
Shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner Prompts Security Review

NBC News • 27 Apr 18:00

A shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner led to the evacuation of President Trump and raised concerns over event security.

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President Trump Addresses White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting in '60 Minutes' Interview
President Trump Addresses White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting in '60 Minutes' Interview

CBS News • 27 Apr 17:25

President Trump discusses the recent shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner and the suspect's motivations in a '60 Minutes' interview.

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Shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner Raises Security Concerns
Shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner Raises Security Concerns

The Guardian • 27 Apr 11:28

An armed individual attempted to breach the White House Correspondents' Dinner, prompting questions about event security.

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Shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner Disrupts Event; Suspect in Custody
Shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner Disrupts Event; Suspect in Custody

NBC News • 27 Apr 04:41

A shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner led to the evacuation of President Trump and other officials; the suspect, identified as Cole Tomas Allen, is in custody.

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President Trump Cites Gala Shooting to Justify White House Ballroom Project
President Trump Cites Gala Shooting to Justify White House Ballroom Project

The Guardian • 27 Apr 02:36

Following a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, President Trump emphasizes the need for a secure White House ballroom.

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President Trump Addresses White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting in '60 Minutes' Interview
President Trump Addresses White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting in '60 Minutes' Interview

The Daily Beast • 27 Apr 01:44

In a '60 Minutes' interview, President Trump discussed the recent shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, emphasizing his desire to assess the situation firsthand and criticizing media coverage of the incident.

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Suspect Charged with Attempted Assassination in White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting
Suspect Charged with Attempted Assassination in White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting

Democracy Now! • 27 Apr 00:00

Cole Tomas Allen, 31, has been charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump following a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

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April 26, 2026
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President Trump Addresses White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting
President Trump Addresses White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting

CBS News • 26 Apr 23:00

President Trump discusses the recent shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, emphasizing his lack of concern during the incident and commending law enforcement's swift response.

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Shooting Disrupts White House Correspondents' Dinner; Suspect in Custody
Shooting Disrupts White House Correspondents' Dinner; Suspect in Custody

Fox News • 26 Apr 21:08

A shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner led to the evacuation of President Trump and top officials; the suspect, Cole Tomas Allen, is in custody.

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California Man Arrested After Shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner
California Man Arrested After Shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner

Euronews.com • 26 Apr 19:57

A 31-year-old California resident was apprehended following a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C.

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Shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner Raises Security Concerns

NDTV • 26 Apr 19:40

A gunman attempted to breach security at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, leading to heightened concerns over event safety.

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Shooting Disrupts White House Correspondents' Dinner; Suspect in Custody
Shooting Disrupts White House Correspondents' Dinner; Suspect in Custody

The Washington Post • 26 Apr 18:28

A shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner led to the evacuation of President Donald Trump and other officials; the suspect is in custody.

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Suspect in White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting Sent 'Manifesto' to Family
Suspect in White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting Sent 'Manifesto' to Family

CBS News • 26 Apr 15:07

Cole Allen, 31, sent an email to family members shortly before the annual press gala, officials told CBS News.

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Shooting Disrupts White House Correspondents' Dinner; Suspect in Custody
Shooting Disrupts White House Correspondents' Dinner; Suspect in Custody

CBS News • 26 Apr 14:14

A shooting incident occurred at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, leading to the evacuation of President Trump and other officials; the suspect, Cole Tomas Allen, is in custody.

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Armed Suspect Disrupts White House Correspondents' Dinner; President Trump Evacuated
Armed Suspect Disrupts White House Correspondents' Dinner; President Trump Evacuated

Fox News • 26 Apr 12:00

An armed individual attempted to breach the White House Correspondents' Dinner at the Washington Hilton, leading to the evacuation of President Trump and other officials. The suspect was apprehended without any reported injuries among attendees.

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President Trump Evacuated After Shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner; Suspect in Custody
President Trump Evacuated After Shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner; Suspect in Custody

BBC • 26 Apr 10:16

A shooting near the White House Correspondents' Dinner led to President Trump's evacuation; a suspect is in custody, and investigations are ongoing.

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Shooting Disrupts White House Correspondents' Dinner; President Trump Evacuated
Shooting Disrupts White House Correspondents' Dinner; President Trump Evacuated

The Guardian • 26 Apr 05:38

A shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner led to the evacuation of President Trump and other officials; the suspect is in custody.

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Shooting Incident Disrupts White House Correspondents' Dinner; President Trump Unharmed
Shooting Incident Disrupts White House Correspondents' Dinner; President Trump Unharmed

CNN • 26 Apr 04:53

A shooting near the White House Correspondents' Dinner led to the evacuation of President Trump and attendees; the suspect is in custody, and one Secret Service agent was injured.

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Shooting Disrupts White House Correspondents' Dinner; President Trump Evacuated
Shooting Disrupts White House Correspondents' Dinner; President Trump Evacuated

WTOP • 26 Apr 01:54

An armed individual attempted to breach the White House Correspondents' Dinner, leading to gunfire and the swift evacuation of President Trump and other officials. The suspect was apprehended, and investigations are ongoing.

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Shooting Disrupts White House Correspondents' Dinner; President Trump Unharmed
Shooting Disrupts White House Correspondents' Dinner; President Trump Unharmed

Fox News • 26 Apr 01:13

A shooting incident near the White House Correspondents' Dinner led to the evacuation of President Trump and other officials; the suspect is in custody, and no serious injuries were reported.

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April 25, 2026
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Shooting Disrupts White House Correspondents' Dinner; President Trump Unharmed
Shooting Disrupts White House Correspondents' Dinner; President Trump Unharmed

CNN • 25 Apr 22:19

A shooting incident occurred at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, leading to the evacuation of President Trump and raising concerns over event security.

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