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Buckshot Links Allen’s Gun to Trump Attack, Assassination Charge

5/6/2026

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U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said buckshot pellet recovered from a Secret Service vest matches Allen’s shotgun and links gun to the shot.
Allen was indicted April 25 for assaulting an officer after House Correspondents Dinner attack and is detained.
He faces charges of attempted assassination of President Donald Trump, illegal interstate firearm transport and discharge.
Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche warned charges may follow, prompting a White House security review.

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U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said buckshot pellet recovered from a Secret Service vest matches Allen’s shotgun and links gun to the shot.
Allen was indicted April 25 for assaulting an officer after House Correspondents Dinner attack and is detained.
He faces charges of attempted assassination of President Donald Trump, illegal interstate firearm transport and discharge.
Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche warned charges may follow, prompting a White House security review.