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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Eric Garcia

Correspondents’ dinner gunman sent manifesto outlining attack before shooting

  • Cole Allen, the suspected shooter at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, reportedly sent a manifesto critical of President Donald Trump to his family before the alleged attack.
  • Allen's manifesto expressed his intent to target officials from the Trump administration, excluding FBI Director Kash Patel.
  • In the manifesto, Allen identified himself as the "Friendly Federal Assassin" and stated his intention to target Trump administration officials.
  • The manifesto revealed Allen's strong anti-Trump sentiments, calling him a “pedophile, rapist, and traitor.”
  • It also detailed Allen's plan to use buckshot to minimize casualties and highlighted perceived security weaknesses at the Washington Hilton.

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