US Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, on Monday (Apr 27), said that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has charged Cole Tomas Allen, accused in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, with three federal charges, including attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump, interstate transportation of a firearm to commit a felony and discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence.
The US Department of Justice added that more charges were expected against 31-year-old Allen.
“Cole Allen now faces the full weight of federal justice,” Blanche said.
“The evidence is abundantly clear: Cole Tomas Allen travelled to Washington for the purpose of assassinating President Trump and targeting members of the Trump administration, “said FBI Director Kash Patel.
Here are the key highlights from the DOJ’s press briefing:
