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Armed Intruder Stops at White House Dinner, Trump Unharmed

4/30/2026

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Cole Allen attempted to breach White House Correspondents’ dinner security on April 25, 2026, armed with a shotgun and a pistol, but was stopped after a gunfire exchange, leaving President Donald Trump unharmed.
A hotel-room selfie minutes before the attack showed Allen in a tie holding an ammunition bag, holster and knife.
Prosecutors seek to keep Allen in custody pending trial, while his attorney Tezira Abe says he has no criminal record.

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Cole Allen attempted to breach White House Correspondents’ dinner security on April 25, 2026, armed with a shotgun and a pistol, but was stopped after a gunfire exchange, leaving President Donald Trump unharmed.
A hotel-room selfie minutes before the attack showed Allen in a tie holding an ammunition bag, holster and knife.
Prosecutors seek to keep Allen in custody pending trial, while his attorney Tezira Abe says he has no criminal record.