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White House press dinner shooting: Trump says suspect wrote 'anti-Christian' manifesto, calls him 'pretty sick guy'
A suspect attempted to attack administration officials at a White House black-tie gala on April 25, 2026. On April 26, President Trump described the suspect as a 'pretty sick guy' and said the person had posted an 'anti-Christian' manifesto, with the suspect identified by an official as Cole Tomas Allen. The article documenting these details was published on April 27, 2026.
Why It Matters
The events raise concerns about security at high-profile political events and the role of family-sourced tips in potential threats.
Timeline
3 Events
April 27, 2026 – Article publication
April 27, 2026
The article reporting Trump's comments and the suspect's identification was published.
April 26, 2026 – Trump comments; manifesto and suspect identified
April 26, 2026
Trump said in TV interviews that the suspect had posted what he described as an 'anti-Christian' manifesto and had been flagged to law enforcement by family members; an official identified the suspect as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen of Torrance, California.
April 25, 2026 – Attempted attack at White House black-tie gala
April 25, 2026
The suspect attempted to attack administration officials at a black-tie White House press dinner on April 25, 2026.