Unabomber investigator reveals likely breaking point of alleged would-be Trump assassin
Cole Allen allegedly attempted to assassinate President Donald Trump during the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner. A former FBI profiler suggests that Allen's actions stemmed from deeper psychological issues rather than mere insanity. Allen communicated his motivations before the attack, indicating a belief that he was acting as a savior for the oppressed.
- ▪Cole Allen charged a Secret Service checkpoint and opened fire at the Washington Hilton during the event.
- ▪He rationalized his actions in communications with a family member, acknowledging the potential for severe harm to himself.
- ▪Retired FBI profiler Jim Clemente noted that Allen's behavior indicated he expected to die in the attack.
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Crime DC sniper investigator reveals likely breaking point of alleged would-be Trump assassin Cole Allen allegedly charged a Secret Service checkpoint at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner and opened fire By Peter D'Abrosca Fox News Published April 28, 2026 6:00am EDT | Updated April 28, 2026 9:20am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Famed FBI profiler dives into psyche of alleged attempted Trump assassin Cole Allen A former FBI criminal profiler says the man who allegedly attempted to assassinate President Donald Trump and other high-level government officials Saturday wasn't simply a crazed gunman, but that something deeper was afoot in his psyche. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! TORRANCE, Calif.
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