"The writings sent by Cole Tomas Allen shortly before the shooting made repeated references to President Donald Trump, alluding to grievances over a range of administration actions and recent events, including U.S. strikes on drug smuggling boats in the eastern Pacific."
"Investigators are treating the writings, along with a trail of social media posts and interviews with family members, as some of the clearest evidence yet of the suspect's mindset and possible motives."
"Allen's sister described him as prone to making radical statements, and authorities uncovered numerous anti-Trump social media posts linked to him."
Cole Tomas Allen, accused of firing shots at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, sent writings to family members identifying himself as a 'Friendly Federal Assassin.' These writings expressed grievances against Trump administration policies and referenced recent U.S. military actions. Investigators view these writings and social media posts as key evidence of his motives. Allen's family reported his radical statements and his legal acquisition of multiple weapons, which he stored at their parents' home without their knowledge.
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