DC gala shooting suspect aired grievances against Trump in writings to family
Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old California man, is accused of opening fire at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, with writings sent to family members before the attack expressing grievances against Trump administration policies. Authorities believe the attack was politically motivated, citing Allen's anti-Trump social media posts and writings.
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, is accused of trying to breach a security checkpoint at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner while armed with multiple guns and knives. Authorities found writings sent by Allen to family members before the attack, expressing grievances against Trump administration policies. The writings referred to himself as a 'Friendly Federal Assassin' and alluded to U.S. strikes on boats accused of smuggling drugs. Allen's brother contacted police in New London, Connecticut, after receiving the writings. Investigators also uncovered anti-Trump social media posts linked to Allen, who legally purchased a .38-caliber semiautomatic pistol and a 12-gauge shotgun.
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