Jeanine Pirro warns rhetoric fueling violence after latest Trump assassination attempt
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro is leading the federal investigation into the latest assassination attempt on President Donald Trump during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. The suspect, Cole Allen, faces three serious federal charges, including attempted assassination of a president and using a firearm in a felony. Pirro described the suspect as premeditated and heavily armed, with authorities examining his digital footprint and motives.
- ▪The assassination attempt occurred during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner and is the third targeting President Trump in two years.
- ▪Cole Allen is charged with attempted assassination of a president, carrying a firearm in interstate commerce with intent to commit a felony, and discharging a firearm.
- ▪Jeanine Pirro stated the suspect was armed with a shotgun, a .38 revolver, knives, and tools like wire cutters.
- ▪Federal authorities, including the FBI, are investigating the suspect's background, motives, and planning in coordination with the U.S. Attorney's office.
- ▪Pirro emphasized the suspect's actions were calculating and premeditated, based on evidence gathered so far.
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Media Jeanine Pirro warns rhetoric fueling violence after latest Trump assassination attempt Pirro says suspect Cole Allen faces three of the most serious charges in the federal code By CJ Womack Fox News Published May 3, 2026 12:42pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Jeanine Pirro: There are people 'applauding' the WHCA Dinner suspect U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro discusses charges against the WHCA Dinner perpetrator, threats against President Donald Trump's life and more on 'My View with Lara Trump.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The third assassination attempt on President Donald Trump in two years — which took place during a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner last Saturday — is under…
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