Authorities say Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old California man, is accused of attempting a politically motivated attack at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on April 25, after sending writings to family expressing grievances against the 47th president’s administration. Investigators believe Allen acted alone, legally acquired multiple weapons, and intended to target administration officials before being subdued by security, prompting a chaotic scene and the evacuation of the president, who was unharmed.
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Justice Department says it has fired employees involved in prosecutions of the president
The Justice Department has fired more than a dozen employees who worked on criminal prosecutions of President Donald Trump, signaling an early willingness to take action favorable to the president’s personal interests.
