Correspondents’ dinner gunman sent manifesto outlining attack before shooting

WorldPolitics
27 Apr 2026 • 12:07 AM MYT
The Independent
The Independent

The world’s most free-thinking newspaper

image is not available

  • Cole Allen, the suspected shooter at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, reportedly sent a manifesto critical of President Donald Trump to his family before the alleged attack.
  • Allen's manifesto expressed his intent to target officials from the Trump administration, excluding FBI Director Kash Patel.
  • In the manifesto, Allen identified himself as the "Friendly Federal Assassin" and stated his intention to target Trump administration officials.
  • The manifesto revealed Allen's strong anti-Trump sentiments, calling him a “pedophile, rapist, and traitor.”
  • It also detailed Allen's plan to use buckshot to minimize casualties and highlighted perceived security weaknesses at the Washington Hilton.

IN FULL

Newswav Malaysia Best News App

Newswav is an online content aggregator and obtains its content from different online sources. The content in the app do not belong to Newswav nor do they reflect the opinions of Newswav and its staff. Your use of this app indicates your understanding and acceptance of this information.

Newswav Sdn. Bhd. (201701008480 (1222645-M)) 2026 All Rights Reserved