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Cole Allen, 31, pleaded not guilty Monday to four federal charges stemming from an alleged <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2026/armed-man-breaches-secret-service-at-wh-dinner">attack at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner</a> on April 25. His attorney entered the plea on his behalf in court in Washington, D.C.

Cole Allen, 31, pleaded not guilty Monday to four federal charges stemming from an alleged attack at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on April 25. His attorney entered the plea on his behalf in court in Washington, D.C.

Allen is charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump, assaulting a federal officer with a deadly weapon, transporting a firearm across state lines to commit a felony, and discharging a weapon during a crime of violence. He faces up to life in prison if convicted.

Allen is charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump, assaulting a federal officer with a deadly weapon, transporting a firearm across state lines to commit a felony, and discharging a weapon during a crime of violence. He faces up to life in prison if convicted.

Authorities say Allen traveled by train from California to Washington, D.C., armed with a 12-gauge shotgun, a pistol and knives, and booked a room at the hotel where the dinner was held. One <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2026/gunman-fired-shotgun-near-trump-at-wh-dinner">Secret Service agent was shot</a> in his bulletproof vest but was treated and released.

Authorities say Allen traveled by train from California to Washington, D.C., armed with a 12-gauge shotgun, a pistol and knives, and booked a room at the hotel where the dinner was held. One Secret Service agent was shot in his bulletproof vest but was treated and released.

Allen's defense attorneys filed a motion seeking to disqualify Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro from the case, arguing they have conflicts of interest because both attended the dinner and have described themselves as potential victims.

Allen's defense attorneys filed a motion seeking to disqualify Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro from the case, arguing they have conflicts of interest because both attended the dinner and have described themselves as potential victims.

Defense attorney Eugene Ohm said it was "wholly inappropriate" for Pirro or Blanche to direct prosecution of the case, also citing Pirro's close relationship with Trump. The defense indicated it may seek to disqualify Pirro's entire Washington, D.C., office if her supervisory role is confirmed.

Defense attorney Eugene Ohm said it was "wholly inappropriate" for Pirro or Blanche to direct prosecution of the case, also citing Pirro's close relationship with Trump. The defense indicated it may seek to disqualify Pirro's entire Washington, D.C., office if her supervisory role is confirmed.

McFadden did not rule on the disqualification motion from the bench and ordered additional briefings. The Justice Department was directed to respond by May 22, with Allen's legal team given until May 29 to reply. The next pre-trial hearing is scheduled for June 29.

McFadden did not rule on the disqualification motion from the bench and ordered additional briefings. The Justice Department was directed to respond by May 22, with Allen's legal team given until May 29 to reply. The next pre-trial hearing is scheduled for June 29.

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Cole Allen, 31, pleaded not guilty Monday to four federal charges stemming from an alleged <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2026/armed-man-breaches-secret-service-at-wh-dinner">attack at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner</a> on April 25. His attorney entered the plea on his behalf before federal Judge Trevor McFadden in Washington.

Cole Allen, 31, pleaded not guilty Monday to four federal charges stemming from an alleged attack at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on April 25. His attorney entered the plea on his behalf before federal Judge Trevor McFadden in Washington.

Cole Allen's not guilty plea is a farce — video footage, ballistic evidence and his own written manifesto prove he planned to assassinate Trump administration officials. Allen scoped out the hotel for days, wrote about minimizing casualties and called every dinner attendee complicit. The evidence is overwhelming, and no courtroom theatrics can erase what the public has already seen.

Cole Allen's not guilty plea is a farce — video footage, ballistic evidence and his own written manifesto prove he planned to assassinate Trump administration officials. Allen scoped out the hotel for days, wrote about minimizing casualties and called every dinner attendee complicit. The evidence is overwhelming, and no courtroom theatrics can erase what the public has already seen.

While the correspondents' dinner attack dominated headlines, that same weekend three teenagers were shot dead, a Chicago officer was killed and a beloved deli owner lost his life — none of it breaking news. Gun violence is an everyday American tragedy that strikes people without Secret Service protection or metal detectors. The outrage reserved for high-profile targets should extend to every victim.

While the correspondents' dinner attack dominated headlines, that same weekend three teenagers were shot dead, a Chicago officer was killed and a beloved deli owner lost his life — none of it breaking news. Gun violence is an everyday American tragedy that strikes people without Secret Service protection or metal detectors. The outrage reserved for high-profile targets should extend to every victim.

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