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Cole Allen Charged with Attempted Assassination of Trump at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Cole Allen faces charges for attempting to assassinate President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 25, where he shot an officer. The incident heightened security for King Charles's U.S. state visit and bolstered arguments for a fortified White House ballroom. King Charles's longtime bodyguard retired after the visit.
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Cole Allen is accused of attempting to assassinate President Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on April 25, according to multiple sources. , stated. U.S.
Attorney Pirro said. The shooting prompted immediate security enhancements across high-profile events in the capital. U.S.
Earlier this week. British officers collaborated with their American counterparts to maintain protection throughout the tour. King Charles's veteran bodyguard, whose identity remains undisclosed by Buckingham Palace, completed his final official assignment during this state visit.
The bodyguard stayed constantly at King Charles's side amid the intensified measures. Following years of service, he has retired from frontline duties but will continue with the royal household in a new role at the personal request of King Charles and Queen Camilla, The Times reported. The bodyguard gained public recognition around Queen Elizabeth II's death in September 2022.
He appeared at key events such as the May 2023 coronation and Royal Ascot. During the coronation, as King Charles greeted supporters along The Mall outside Buckingham Palace, the bodyguard directed crowds to put down their phones and enjoy the moment directly.
Social media users have followed the bodyguard for his distinctive beard and constant umbrella, which some dubbed a 'gunbrella' due to speculation it hides advanced features.
Fans compared him to the Kingsman film character Harry Hart. The assassination attempt has fueled efforts to construct a fortified ballroom at the White House. Justice Department lawyers stated in a Monday night court filing that the structure would include bulletproof windows and glass, heavy steel, and a drone-proof roof.
Congressional Republicans noted the building would feature seven-inch-thick windows and are advocating for $400 million in taxpayer funding. President Trump previously described the ballroom as a donation from patriotic contributors. The administration is seeking to dismiss a lawsuit aimed at halting construction.
