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Armed Intruder Arrested at White House Correspondents Dinner, Trump Escorted

4/27/2026

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Cole Tomas Allen attempted to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner at the Washington Hilton and was arrested.
Police said Allen, who was armed with a shotgun, a handgun and multiple knives, was charged by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro with firearm use during a violent crime and assault on a federal officer.
U.S. President Donald Trump, the first lady and Vice President JD Vance were escorted from the ballroom.

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Cole Tomas Allen attempted to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner at the Washington Hilton and was arrested.
Police said Allen, who was armed with a shotgun, a handgun and multiple knives, was charged by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro with firearm use during a violent crime and assault on a federal officer.
U.S. President Donald Trump, the first lady and Vice President JD Vance were escorted from the ballroom.