Man charged with attempting to assassinate Trump at gala
A man has been charged with attempting to assassinate Trump during a media gala in Washington. The Justice Department has announced formal charges against him. (sources: france24, npr, washingtonpost, aljazeera, abc)
Cole Allen, 31, faces charges related to an alleged assassination attempt on Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. If convicted, he could face a sentence of up to life in prison.
- Cole Allen has been charged with attempting to assassinate Trump during a media gala.
- The Justice Department announced the formal charges against Allen.
- Allen is 31 years old and could face a life sentence if convicted.
Why it matters
This incident raises concerns about security at high-profile events attended by public figures.
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