Fact Check: Did Cole Allen Drive for Savannah Guthrie or Other Celebrities?
Cole Tomas Allen, accused of attempting to assassinate President Trump, has been the subject of viral social media claims regarding his past as a driver for celebrities. These claims, which include various high-profile names, have been debunked as false. Investigations reveal that Allen's LinkedIn profile does not support these allegations, and the images used in the posts are AI-generated.
- ▪Cole Allen was charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump and other counts after an incident at the White House correspondents' dinner.
- ▪Social media posts falsely claim that Allen worked as a driver for several celebrities, including Savannah Guthrie and Taylor Swift.
- ▪Allen's LinkedIn profile indicates he has worked as a teacher and indie game developer, with no evidence of celebrity driving experience.
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By Jenna SundelNews ReporterShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Accused wannabe Trump-assassin Cole Tomas Allen was once a driver for some high-profile celebrities, including Savannah Guthrie, Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny and Sydney Sweeney, according to several posts circulating on social media.Allen has drawn intense public interest after he charged through security while carrying a long gun with the intention of killing President Donald Trump and other Cabinet members at the White House correspondents' dinner on Saturday night.The 31-year-old California resident was charged with attempting to assassinate the President of the United States and several other counts…
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