A suspect accused of opening fire near the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C., had written a manifesto outlining his motives before the attack, President Donald Trump said in interviews with Fox News and CBS’s “60 Minutes,” as reported by multiple outlets.
According to The Associated Press, the suspect has been identified in media reports as a 31-year-old from California, though the White House has not officially confirmed his identity. Authorities said he was armed with multiple weapons and appeared to be targeting members of the administration.
Senior federal law enforcement sources confirm to FOX News that the suspect in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting told authorities that he intended to target Trump administration officials.
— Fox News (@FoxNews) April 26, 2026
Cole Allen, 31, was identified by authorities as the suspect, noting he… pic.twitter.com/N8Oa2fbeEk
Trump described the manifesto as hostile to Christianity, while The New York Post reported the document attempted to justify the attack using religious reasoning. The report said the suspect had traveled by train, avoiding standard airport security checks.
According to officials, one law enforcement officer was injured but is recovering.
The incident has renewed calls, led by Trump and lawmakers, for a secure White House ballroom to prevent future threats.
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