New Cole Allen Video Raises Questions About Trump Dinner Shooting
Prosecutors have released surveillance footage showing Cole Allen, the suspected shooter at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, moving through the Washington Hilton before attempting to breach security near President Donald Trump. The video, shared by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, aims to clarify that a Secret Service agent's injury was not due to friendly fire, but questions remain about security lapses and unidentified individuals. The incident has intensified scrutiny of the Secret Service's protective protocols during high-profile public events.
- ▪Cole Allen was recorded on surveillance video casing the Washington Hilton the day before the shooting attempt.
- ▪The footage shows Allen entering a room near the security checkpoint, where he retrieved a concealed shotgun before charging through magnetometers.
- ▪A K-9 officer briefly followed Allen, but turned away moments before the attack, raising questions about security response.
- ▪The video was released to disprove claims of friendly fire in the injury of a Secret Service agent, which both prosecutors and President Trump have denied.
- ▪An unidentified individual was seen emerging from the room Allen used, prompting calls for further investigation into possible accomplices.
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By Hugh CameronU.S. News 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.Prosecutors have released new footage showing Cole Allen, the suspected shooter at Saturday's White House Correspondents' Association dinner, moving around the Washington Hilton hotel before rushing past security in an apparent attempt to storm the ballroom where President Donald Trump was seated.On Thursday, Jeanine Pirro, the U.S.
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