Todd Blanche on Trump Ass*ssination Attempt: "DOJ Filed 3 Federal Charges”

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced three federal charges against 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen following the attempted assassination of President Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Speaking from the DOJ on April 27, 2026, Blanche detailed the counts: attempted assassination of the President (up to life in prison), interstate transportation of a firearm to commit a felony (up to 10 years), and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence (mandatory minimum of 10 years, up to life). Blanche noted that the firearms charge carries a consecutive sentence, ensuring significant prison time if convicted. Federal officials confirmed Allen traveled cross-country from California with a "manifesto" detailing plans to target high-ranking administration officials. #ToddBlanche #Trump #DOJ #BreakingNews #ColeTomasAllen #WHCD #NationalSecurity #WashingtonDC #SecretService #AssassinationAttempt