Cole Allen clues pile up as Thomas Crooks’ secrets died with him — experts cite evidence gaps in Trump attacks
Authorities have rapidly uncovered extensive details about Cole Allen following his alleged assassination attempt on Donald Trump at the 2026 White House Correspondents' Dinner, while information remains limited about Thomas Crooks' 2024 attack due to his death at the scene. Experts attribute the disparity in public knowledge to differences in available evidence rather than lack of transparency. The contrast highlights challenges in investigating lone-actor attacks when suspects leave behind minimal information.
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Crime Cole Allen clues pile up as Thomas Crooks’ secrets died with him — experts cite evidence gaps in Trump attacks Experts say the difference often comes down to evidence, with one suspect leaving far more behind than the other By Stepheny Price Fox News Published May 1, 2026 8:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video This is the ‘troubling’ part about the WHCA Dinner shooting: Paul Mauro Fox News contributor Paul Mauro analyzes newly released video from the WHCA Dinner shooting on ‘The Ingraham Angle.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! In a matter of days, authorities have revealed a trove of information about Cole Allen after he allegedly tried to assassinate President Donald Trump, while the public has learned…
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