"Authorities found anti-Trump and anti-Christian rhetoric on the suspect's social media accounts, indicating a motive for the attack. Allen's writings expressed a desire to target administration officials."
"Family members told investigators that Allen made frequent references to a plan to do something and practiced with his firearms at a shooting range, raising concerns prior to the incident."
Cole Tomas Allen was detained for firing shots inside a Washington, D.C. hotel during the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Investigators found anti-Trump and anti-Christian rhetoric on his social media. Allen expressed intentions to target administration officials and had shared writings with family members before the attack. Family alerted police about his plans. He was associated with a group called The Wide Awakes and had participated in protests. Authorities found no evidence of other individuals involved in the attack, and Trump labeled Allen a lone wolf.
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