{"id":2595762,"date":"2026-04-27T15:45:58","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T19:45:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cole-allen-charged-with-attempting-to-assassinate-trump\/"},"modified":"2026-04-27T15:48:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T19:48:08","slug":"cole-allen-charged-with-attempting-to-assassinate-trump","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cole-allen-charged-with-attempting-to-assassinate-trump\/","title":{"rendered":"Cole Allen charged with attempting to assassinate Trump"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcole-allen-charged-with-attempting-to-assassinate-trump%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2595762&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old from Torrance, California, accused of trying to storm a security checkpoint outside the White House Correspondents\u2019 Association dinner while armed with multiple weapons, has been charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump. Prosecutors also <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >filed additional federal charges related<\/a> to firearms and ammunition brought in interstate commerce with intent to commit a felony, and use of a firearm in a violent crime.<\/p>\n<p>Officials say Allen faces a potential sentence of up to life in prison, and Acting Attorney General todd Blanche said further charges were expected to include assault of a federal officer and discharging a firearm during that assault. Prosecutor Jocelyn Ballantine argued Allen should be held without bail, describing the case as meeting criteria for a terrorism-related federal offense that involves firearms, which she said requires mandatory pretrial detention. During the incident, Ballantine alleged Allen carried a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/exclusive-unlicensed-nurse-lived-at-abortion-clinic-brandished-shotgun-in-particularly-disturbing-incident-whistleblower\/\" title=\"EXCLUSIVE: Unlicensed Nurse Lived At Abortion Clinic, Brandished Shotgun In \u2018Particularly Disturbing Incident\u2019: Whistleblower\">pump-action shotgun<\/a>, a .38 caliber semiautomatic pistol, and multiple knives.<\/p>\n<p>At around 8:30 p.m. Saturday,gunfire erupted in the venue\u2019s outside hallways,and a U.S. Secret service agent was shot in the vest but was not seriously injured. Guests reportedly hid under tables as Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and other attendees were evacuated. Susie Wiles said the Secret Service woudl be supported while officials plan to review and improve event security protocols. FBI Director Kash Patel stated the inquiry into Allen\u2019s actions and possible motive is continuing, including review of digital communications and interviews.<\/p>\n<p>Allen did not enter a plea at his arraignment. Trump later posted on Truth Social a photo of Allen restrained on the ground and called him \u201ca very sick person,\u201d saying the event would be rescheduled. A detention hearing is set for Thursday, and a press conference with Blanche is scheduled for 3 p.m. EDT.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<article class=\"fn-body\">\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/4543606\/what-to-know-cole-thomas-allen-trump-shooting\/\">Cole Tomas Allen<\/a>, the man accused of charging a security checkpoint outside the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4543512\/terror-at-white-house-correspondents-dinner\/\">White House Correspondents\u2019 Association dinner<\/a> while armed with multiple weapons, has been charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump. <\/p>\n<p>Allen, a 31-year-old Torrance, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/california\/\">California<\/a>, resident, was also charged with transportation of a firearm and ammunition in interstate commerce with intent to commit a felony, as well as use of firearm in in crime of violence. He heard the charges as appeared for his arraignment at the DC federal courthouse. <\/p>\n<section class=\"explore-more-section\" id=\"wex-recommended-widget\">\n<div class=\"magazine-container single\">\n<h1 class=\"magazine-title mt-2\">Recommended Stories<\/h1>\n<p>             <i class=\"fa-solid fa-play icon\"><\/i>         <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-grid\">\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/justice\/4544612\/doj-white-house-correspondents-association-dinner-shooter\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>WATCH LIVE: DOJ briefs press on investigation of WHCA dinner shooter<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/justice\/4544489\/cole-allen-faces-charges-attempt-to-assassinate-trump\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Cole Allen faces charges for attempting to assassinate Trump<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4544382\/historic-preservation-group-wont-end-lawsuit-against-trump-ballroom\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Historical preservation group won\u2019t end lawsuit against Trump\u2019s ballroom<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>Prosecutors said the attempted assassination charge carries a possible sentence of up to life in prison, along with fines and supervised release if convicted. Allen did not enter a plea during the hearing.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cole Tomas Allen, 31, from Torrance in California, was apprehended by police after trying to storm the Washington Hilton, and is in custody. (Donald Trump \/ Truth Social)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Acting Attorney General <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/todd-blanche\/\">Todd Blanche<\/a> said Sunday that he expected the charges to include assault of a federal officer and discharging a firearm during the assault of a federal officer.<\/p>\n<p>Prosecutor Jocelyn Ballantine argued that Allen should be held without bail, saying he traveled across <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-data-shows-abortion-migration-trend-from-southern-to-northern-states\/\" title=\"New statistics reveal a trend of abortion migration from southern to northern states\">multiple state lines<\/a> to Washington while heavily armed and attempted to assassinate the president. She told the court the charges qualify as a federal crime of terrorism and a crime of violence involving firearms, which she said triggers mandatory pretrial detention. <\/p>\n<p>Ballantine also detailed that Allen allegedly carried a pump-action shotgun, a .38 caliber semiautomatic pistol, and multiple knives during the incident.<\/p>\n<p>The criminal case is being handled by Ballantine and Charles Jones of U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro\u2019s office. Public defenders Eugene Ohm and Tezira Abbe are representing Allen\u2019s defense.<\/p>\n<p>At approximately 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, gunfire erupted in the outside hallways of the venue, and one U.S. Secret Service agent was shot in the vest but not seriously injured while guests dove to the ground and hid under tables during the chaos.<\/p>\n<p>The incident prompted the evacuation of Trump, Vice President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/jd-vance\/\">JD Vance<\/a>, and numerous other high-profile attendees, prompting concerns about security protocols at one of the most glamorous events in the nation\u2019s capital. However, Trump\u2019s chief of staff Susie Wiles said Monday she stands by the Secret Service and will soon hold a meeting about the future of security protocols for events moving forward.<\/p>\n<p>FBI Director <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/kash-patel\/\">Kash Patel<\/a>, who was also an attendee on Saturday, said Monday morning the bureau is continuing to investigate Allen\u2019s actions and possible motive, with the bureau\u2019s Behavioral Analysis Unit reviewing emails, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/report-here-are-the-10-worst-colleges-for-free-speech\/\" title=\"Report: Here Are The 10 Worst Colleges For Free Speech\">social media activity<\/a>, and conducting interviews.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe criminal complaint will show you what he did, how he got there, when he got there, when he arrived, how he got down to the area in question, how he was able to get through security undetected,\u201d Patel told Fox News.<\/p>\n<p>Just under two hours from the incident, Trump posted a photo to Truth Social of Cole restrained and lying on the ground. Trump called Cole \u201ca very sick person\u201d and vowed to reschedule the event within 30 days, saying it \u201cwas such a beautiful evening.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Monday\u2019s arraignment marks the first formal step in the criminal case against Allen, with further proceedings expected to address detention, discovery, and possible trial timelines.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/4543606\/what-to-know-cole-thomas-allen-trump-shooting\/\">WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT COLE THOMAS ALLEN, THE TRUMP DINNER SHOOTING SUSPECT<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A press conference hosted by Blanche is scheduled for 3 p.m. EDT, where officials are expected to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/reports-capitol-police-request-extension-of-national-guard-presence\/\" title=\"Reports: Capitol Police Request Extension Of National Guard Presence\">provide additional details<\/a> about the case.<\/p>\n<p>A detention hearing will be held for Allen Thursday at 11 a.m. local time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cole Tomas Allen charged with attempting to assassinate Trump<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2633,"featured_media":2595763,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wHCAD_Suspect_2-copy55.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[34987,78676,78683,32319,35049],"class_list":["post-2595762","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-attempted-assassination","tag-cole-allen","tag-court-charges","tag-donald-trump","tag-political-violence"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wHCAD_Suspect_2-copy55.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2595762","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2633"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2595762"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2595762\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2595766,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2595762\/revisions\/2595766"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2595763"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2595762"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2595762"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2595762"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}