Fact Check: An X Account in 2023 Posted the Name of the Person Accused of Shooting at the WHCA Dinner in Its Only Tweet
CLAIM: Unusual Account Names Alleged Shooter A mysterious X account named “Henry Martinez” purportedly tweeted the name Cole Allen, who is being linked to the White House Correspondents Association Dinner shooting, in December 2023. This account posted only one tweet. Verdict: True. Social media users found the tweet soon after identifying Allen as the suspect […]
S.E. Cupp says journalism designed a scenario favorable to Trump for the White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Criticism of White House Correspondents’ Dinner During a recent panel discussion, CNN commentator SE Cupp expressed her discontent with the structure of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, which took place in Washington, D.C. on Saturday night. She argued that the event seemed to cater to President Donald Trump, who was set to headline the gathering […]
Possible shooter stayed at hotel for WHCA dinner the night before the event.
Incident at White House Correspondents’ Dinner Sources have revealed that the suspected shooter, Cole Allen, checked into the Hilton Hotel on Friday, just prior to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. The 31-year-old computer scientist from Torrance, California, is alleged to have opened fire during an event attended by President Donald Trump. Early reports indicated that […]
Trump evacuated after a shooter targets the security area at a dinner event.
Trump Addresses Third Assassination Attempt at Press Conference President Donald Trump has often remarked on the challenges of his role, calling it the world’s most “dangerous job.” His resolve appeared to strengthen after surviving an unprecedented third assassination attempt, which notably included being shot in the ear. During a White House press conference held on […]
FBI searches the residence of suspected shooter Cole Allen connected to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner near Los Angeles
FBI Raids Home of Suspected White House Correspondents’ Dinner Gunman In Torrance, California, the FBI executed a raid late Saturday on the residence of Cole Allen, the individual believed to be behind the gunfire incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Allen, age 31 and a graduate of Caltech with a degree in mechanical engineering, […]
Shooting suspect Cole Allen admits he aimed at Trump officials during White House Correspondents Dinner, according to a report.
Shooting Incident at White House Correspondents’ Dinner A man fired a gun at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, reportedly targeting officials from the Trump administration. The incident occurred Saturday night as he attempted to get past Secret Service agents into the crowded banquet hall. Identified as Cole Allen, 31, a teacher from Torrance, California, the […]
Officer injured at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner is ‘doing well,’ Trump states
President Trump announced that the Secret Service agent who was injured during the incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner was in “very good condition.” During a Saturday night press conference, he mentioned, “A police officer was shot, but he survived thanks to a strong bulletproof vest,” adding that the officer was receiving treatment at […]
Iranian Media Implies Shooting at Correspondents’ Dinner Was Fabricated
Right after an apparent assassination attempt on President Donald Trump during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday night, Iran’s Tasnim news agency raised doubts about whether the shooting might have been staged. Tasnim, which has strong connections to the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), suggested that the incident, occurring at the start of the […]
Gunman attempts to bypass security at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner
In Washington, shocking security footage reveals the moment a gunman attempted to evade security at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. The suspect, named Cole Allen from Torrance, California, was observed in unclear footage sprinting past several security personnel, who were in pursuit with guns drawn. The entrance to the Washington Hilton, where the event was […]
Melania Trump heard unsettling sounds as the suspected shooter Cole Allen fired at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
President Donald Trump described a “terrible noise” and a “traumatic experience” for First Lady Melania Trump after an alleged gunman fired shots near the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday night. At a press briefing over an hour post-incident, Trump noted that Melania was fully aware of the unfolding situation, emphasizing its impact on her. […]