Cole Tomas Allen, accused of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump during the White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 25, may have been motivated by the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. A preliminary assessment from the US Department of Homeland Security's Office of Intelligence and Analysis suggests that Allen's grievances about US actions in the Iran war contributed to his decision to attack. Prosecutors have expanded the charges against him, which now include assaulting a federal officer after he allegedly fired at a US Secret Service agent. Court documents reveal that Allen had expressed political disagreements with Trump and intended to 'fight back' against policies he deemed morally objectionable. His social media activity, particularly on Bluesky, shows a pattern of criticism directed at Trump, US immigration policies, and other political issues. The FBI is closely examining Allen's online presence to prevent misinformation regarding his motives, especially following similar incidents that have led to conspiracy theories in the past.