What we know about Cole Allen, alleged shooter at event
Cole Allen has been identified as the individual suspected of attempting to assassinate Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Video footage from years prior shows him as a young inventor. (sources: npr, foxnews, ft, businessinsider, aljazeera)
Cole Allen is the alleged shooter linked to an assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. He was previously known for his work as an inventor during his time at Caltech.
- Cole Allen has been identified as the alleged gunman in the assassination attempt.
- Video footage shows Allen as a young inventor before the incident.
- The incident occurred during the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Why it matters
This incident raises concerns about security at high-profile political events.
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This story is about Unearthed video reveals Cole Allen as quiet inventor years before alleged bid to assassinate Trump. This bill would authorize DHS/Secret Service to reimburse state/local governments for services, personnel, equipment.
If passed, it would:
- Authorize DHS/Secret Service to reimburse state/local governments for services, personnel, equipment • Potentially reduce local disincentives to surge security resources for protected-person events.
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This story is about Unearthed video reveals Cole Allen as quiet inventor years before alleged bid to assassinate Trump. This bill would reauthorize and expand the National Threat Assessment Center’s work on threat assessment and targeted-violence prevention.
If passed, it would
- Reauthorize and expand the National Threat Assessment Center’s work on threat assessment and targeted-violence • Add/expand federal training, research, and information-sharing functions aimed at preventing targeted violence.
This story is about Unearthed video reveals Cole Allen as quiet inventor years before alleged bid to assassinate Trump. This bill would reauthorize and expand NTAC within the U.S. Secret Service.
If passed, it would
- Reauthorize and expand NTAC within the U.S. Secret Service • Extend NTAC functions through FY2030 and broaden prevention activities related to targeted violence.
This story is about Unearthed video reveals Cole Allen as quiet inventor years before alleged bid to assassinate Trump. This bill would require DHS to provide written justification/criteria when denying certain requested candidate protections.
If passed, it would
- Require DHS to provide written justification/criteria when denying (or not increasing) certain requested candidate • Require Senate confirmation of the Secret Service Director.
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