Man Who Allegedly Tried to Assassinate Trump at WHCA Dinner Now Faces Additional Charge of Terrorism

Cole Tomas Allen, accused of attempting to assassinate President Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, has been charged with terrorism. The new charge alleges he acted with the intent to influence executive branch policy and intimidate civilians. Allen, who allegedly wrote a manifesto and was reported by his family, faces a maximum penalty of life in prison.

• Cole Tomas Allen faces an additional terrorism charge for the alleged assassination attempt on President Trump.
• The charge, “committing an act of terrorism while armed,” claims intent to influence policy and intimidate civilians.
• Allen originally pleaded not guilty to attempted murder, assaulting an officer, and gun charges.
• He is a California native and allegedly wrote a manifesto targeting the Trump administration.
• His family alerted police minutes before the incident.
• If convicted, Allen faces a maximum penalty of life in prison.