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After shooting, manifesto accuses Trump; dinner rescheduled.

4/29/2026

Summary

Story summary

Cole Allen opened fire on April 26, 2026, and is in custody after emailing a manifesto accusing Donald Trump of pedophilia, rape and treason.
President Donald Trump called Norah O'Donnell a “disgraceful” reporter, said he was not worried, and praised the Secret Service for evacuating him and the first lady.
Trump announced the dinner will be rescheduled within 30 days with expanded perimeter security.

History

Historical Context

The 1995 Oklahoma City bombing, in which Timothy McVeigh detonated a truck bomb at the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building killing 168 people and causing about $652 million in damage, spurred the 1996 Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act and tighter federal-building security. Decades later, Cole Allen’s April 26, 2026 shooting spree, accompanied by a manifesto accusing President Donald Trump, prompted renewed perimeter security and Secret Service vigilance.

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Story summary

Cole Allen opened fire on April 26, 2026, and is in custody after emailing a manifesto accusing Donald Trump of pedophilia, rape and treason.
President Donald Trump called Norah O'Donnell a “disgraceful” reporter, said he was not worried, and praised the Secret Service for evacuating him and the first lady.
Trump announced the dinner will be rescheduled within 30 days with expanded perimeter security.

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