Man accused in Trump assassination attempt agrees to remain in custody
Cole Allen, 31, accused of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump at the 2026 White House Correspondents’ Dinner, agreed to remain in custody as his case proceeds. He allegedly arrived in Washington armed with a shotgun, pistol, and knives, and fired at a security checkpoint outside the event. Prosecutors claim the attack was premeditated, citing an email in which Allen referred to top officials as traitors, though he has not yet entered a plea.
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Man accused in Trump assassination attempt agrees to remain in custodySign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxMr Cole Allen allegedly travelled by train to Washington armed with the shotgun, a .38-caliber pistol as well as knives and daggers.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished Apr 30, 2026, 11:38 PMUpdated Apr 30, 2026, 11:58 PMListenWASHINGTON - The man accused of attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump at a black-tie press gala in Washington agreed on April 30 to remain in custody while his case moves forward.The suspect, Cole Allen, 31, would not immediately contest prosecutors' arguments that he was a danger to the community and should remain in jail, his attorney, Tezira Abe, said during a court hearing.Mr Allen allegedly stormed a security checkpoint and fired a…
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