What Cole Tomas Allen's Social Media Posts Reveal
Profiles and posts have emerged that appear to be connected to Allen, who is charged with attempting to assassinate the president.
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By Joe EdwardsLive 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.Online profiles and archived social media posts that appear to be linked to Cole Tomas Allen, the California man charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump, trace a digital trail that shifts from video games and competitive tournaments to increasingly political content.Prosecutors have not publicly identified a motive for the attempted assassination, and Newsweek has not independently verified every account attributed to Allen, but court filings, law enforcement statements and media reviews of publicly available posts are beginning to outline the suspect's background.While the…
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