Watch: Chilling New Video Shows Trump Assassin Shooting SS Agent – Casts Doubt on Friendly Fire Claim
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro released enhanced surveillance video showing Cole Allen allegedly shooting a Secret Service agent during a failed assassination attempt on former President Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. The footage challenges earlier 'friendly fire' theories by appearing to show Allen firing first, with no visible muzzle flash from his weapon. The video also captures Allen scouting the Washington Hilton the day before the incident, supporting claims of premeditation.
- ▪U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro released higher-resolution surveillance video showing Cole Allen during the assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
- ▪The video appears to show Allen shooting a Secret Service agent, with no evidence of friendly fire, contradicting earlier media speculation.
- ▪Secret Service Director Sean Curran stated Allen fell after hitting his knee on a magnetometer box while being engaged by an officer.
- ▪Initial reports from some media outlets and commentators suggested Allen may not have fired his weapon, raising questions about the agent's injury.
- ▪Allen was seen in the video casing the Washington Hilton the day before the event, indicating prior surveillance of the location.
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Watch: Chilling New Video Shows Trump Assassin Shooting SS Agent – Casts Doubt on Friendly Fire Claim By Rusty Weiss | 10:48 AM on May 01, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. Department of Justice via AP U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro released new surveillance video on Thursday showing Cole Allen casing the Washington Hilton the day before the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. The new, higher-resolution footage then captures the would-be assassin charging through a Secret Service checkpoint at the event.
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