Man accused of trying to kill Trump at correspondents' gala is set to return to court
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By Jlaur
Published on May 3, 2026.
Cole Tomas Allen, the man accused of attempting to kill President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, is set to appear before a judge to determine whether he will remain behind bars while awaiting trial. Prosecutors allege that Allen planned his attack for weeks and tracked Trump's movements online. Allen was injured during the attack but was not shot. A Secret Service officer was shot but survived. Allen's lawyers are pushing for his release, arguing that the government's case is based on speculation rather than facts.
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