Cole Allen Charged with Attempted Assassination of President Trump at White House Correspondents’ Dinner

Cole Allen is accused of attempting to assassinate President Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on April 25, according to multiple sources. , stated. S.

Attorney Pirro said. The shooting prompted immediate security enhancements across high-profile events in the capital. 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.

A federal judge paused aboveground work but permitted belowground national security features to continue. A Department of Justice lawyer wrote in a post-incident letter that the ballroom would allow President Trump and future presidents to host large events without leaving the White House perimeter, avoiding risks like those at the Washington Hilton.

The court filing aligned with President Trump’s recent Truth Social posts on the project.

The Atlantic reported that the incident underscores the administration's emphasis on enhanced presidential security features.

“Phones down as we come past, please," the bodyguard instructed the assembled crowds, encouraging them to "enjoy the moment" rather than view proceedings through their screens. — King Charles's bodyguard during the May 2023 coronation The state visit marked the end of the bodyguard's active protection role after dedicated service to the Crown. His retirement follows public fascination sparked by his appearances since 2022. Prosecutors presented evidence against Allen in court, detailing his actions at the dinner. The Washington Times reported the accusations center on his intent to target President Trump directly.”