Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old from Los Angeles, has been charged with attempting to assassinate the US President during the White House Correspondents' Dinner held at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC. The incident occurred on Saturday when Allen allegedly bypassed security and fired shots while President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance were present. He faces serious charges, including two firearms offenses, and could face a life sentence if convicted. During his arraignment in federal court, Allen did not enter a plea. His lawyer stated that he has no prior criminal record and is presumed innocent. Just before the shooting, Allen sent a manifesto to his family, expressing his anti-Trump sentiments and identifying himself as a “Friendly Federal Assassin.” The manifesto criticized the Trump administration and outlined his motivations for the attack.