Man Charged in Attempted Assassination of Trump, US Attorney Says

U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro announced federal charges against Cole Tomas Allen during a press briefing on Monday, April 27, 2026, following the attempted assassination of President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Pirro detailed the suspect's intent to target high-ranking cabinet officials and displayed the arsenal of weapons recovered at the scene, including a shotgun, a semi-automatic pistol, and multiple knives. Watch the full video for the U.S. Attorney’s detailed report on the criminal complaint and the ongoing federal investigation into the security breach. Follow our page for consistent updates and principled reporting on the legal proceedings and national security measures protecting the country's leadership. #BreakingNews #JeaninePirro #ColeAllen #Trump #WhiteHouse #NationalSecurity #DOJ #WHCDShooting #LawEnforcement