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California Man Charged in Attempted Assassination of President Trump at Gala Dinner

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April 28, 2026 · 2:44 AM

A California man has been formally charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump following a shooting at a Washington, D.C. gala dinner over the weekend. Cole Tomas Allen, 31, appeared in federal court on Monday to face charges that include attempted assassination of a sitting president and multiple gun-related offenses. The Department of Justice announced the charges in a press conference, detailing the suspect's alleged actions during the high-profile event. The incident, which occurred on Saturday night, has prompted heightened security measures at official functions. Authorities have not released additional details about the suspect's motive or the circumstances leading up to the shooting.