WHCD shooting suspect Cole Allen makes absurd argument for why he should walk free — despite Trump assassination attempt charges
Cole Allen, accused of attempting to assassinate President Trump at the 2026 White House Correspondents' Dinner, had his defense lawyers argue he should be released on bail, claiming his pump-action shotgun made a mass shooting unlikely. The defense emphasized Allen's lack of criminal history and community standing, while disputing that the attack was specifically targeted at Trump. However, the defense ultimately conceded to detention for now, reserving the right to revisit bail later.
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US News WHCD shooting suspect Cole Allen makes absurd argument for why he should walk free — despite Trump assassination attempt charges By Josh Christenson Published April 30, 2026, 12:01 p.m. ET WASHINGTON — The lawyer for White House Correspondence Dinner shooting suspect Cole Allen gave an absurd reason for why the CalTech grad should be allowed to walk free pending trial — despite charges that he attempted to assassinate President Trump. Defense attorneys claimed that Allen, 31, was not prepared to carry out a mass shooting in the room where Trump, first lady Melania and most of the top members of the administration were in attendance — because he had a pump-action shotgun. “Mr.
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