Man accused of trying to kill Trump at correspondents' gala agrees to remain jailed
Cole Tomas Allen, accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump during the 2026 White House Correspondents' Association dinner, has agreed to remain in jail pending trial. Prosecutors allege Allen planned the attack for weeks, brought firearms and knives to the event, and discharged a shotgun, while a Secret Service officer was struck by a bullet but survived due to a ballistic vest. Allen did not enter a plea during his court appearance, and his defense team has challenged the government's evidence, arguing it relies on speculation about his intent.
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