"Investigators are looking into anti-Trump sentiment as being a motive for the attacker who sought to breach the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington DC where the US president and top members of his administration were present."
"The suspect, who is in custody after being subdued by members of law enforcement as he rushed through the hotel venue, is set to be arraigned in federal court on Monday."
"In the alleged manifesto, which was published in full by the New York Post, Allen created a list of targets for the shooting, ranked from highest to lowest priority, with Trump administration officials at the top."
"A relative, confirmed by those officials to be Allen's brother, contacted police in New London, Connecticut."
Investigators are examining anti-Trump sentiment as a motive for an attack at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The suspect, Cole Tomas Allen, allegedly targeted Donald Trump and senior officials. He faces multiple charges, including attempted assassination. A manifesto listing targets was reportedly found, with Trump administration officials prioritized. Allen sent grievances to family shortly before the attack. He fired a shotgun at a Secret Service agent before being subdued and arrested at the Washington Hilton hotel.
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