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Coverage dated April 25, 2026

Cole Allen manifesto: Shooting suspect’s anti-Trump message detailed

Headline from Newsweek

Cole Allen sent his manifesto to his family minutes before he attempted to enter the White House Correspondents' dinner.

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  1. FOX 5 DC

    Live updates: Cole Allen, accused WHCA gunman, had manifesto targeting Trump, top officials (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    FOX 5 DC's feed description

    We’re learning more about Cole Allen, the man accused of opening fire outside the White House Correspondents’ Dinner where President Trump and the first lady were in attendance.

  2. PJ Media

    The WHCA Dinner Shooter Had an Anti-Trump Manifesto. Here’s What It Says. (opens PJ Media)

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    PJ Media's feed description

    Summary of the anti-Trump manifesto by the WHCA Dinner shooter, Cole Allen.

  3. Newsweek

    Cole Allen manifesto: Shooting suspect’s anti-Trump message detailed (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Cole Allen sent his manifesto to his family minutes before he attempted to enter the White House Correspondents' dinner.

  4. Fox News

    WHCD shooting suspect planned to target Trump officials, manifesto reveals (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting suspect Cole Allen told law enforcement he intended to target Trump administration officials, senior federal sources confirmed.

  5. The Daily Caller

    Alleged WHCD Shooter Reportedly Sent Anti-Trump Manifesto To Family Just Before Rushing Ballroom (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Cole Allen sent anti-Trump manifesto to family calling himself Friendly Federal Assassin minutes before opening fire at the White House Correspondents Dinner.

  6. New York Post

    Exclusive | WHCD gunman Cole Allen sent anti-Trump manifesto, said he wanted to take out Trump officials: ‘The Friendly Federal Assassin’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Gunman Cole Allen sent an anti-President Trump manifesto to his family members about 10 minutes before opening fire at Saturday night’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

  7. New York Post

    WHCD shooting suspect Cole Allen mocked lack of security on every leg of cross-country journey in manifesto: ‘Actually insane’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting suspect Cole Allen said he was shocked at how little scrutiny he got on his cross-country journey to kill Trump administration officials.

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