Iran conflict may have motivated Trump dinner shooting suspect, US intelligence report finds
DHS said the Iran conflict may have contributed to Cole Allen’s decision, while prosecutors added an assault charge after the April 25 attack.
- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security identified the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran as a potential motive for the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump at a White House Correspondents' Association dinner last month.
- A preliminary assessment by the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Intelligence and Analysis dated April 27 assessed that suspect Cole Allen had "multiple social and political grievances," concluding the Iran conflict "may have contributed to his decision to conduct the attack."
- Prosecutors alleged Allen "disagreed" with Trump politically and wanted to "fight back" against government policies, while an email attributed to him expressed anger at the administration and desire to target the "traitor" giving a speech.
- On Tuesday, the U.S. Justice Department added a charge of assault on a federal officer, accusing Allen of firing at a U.S. Secret Service agent at a security checkpoint, in addition to attempted assassination charges.
- The FBI is examining Allen's digital footprint, including posts regarding immigration enforcement, Elon Musk, and Russia's war on Ukraine, to stave off conspiracy theories about the suspected shooter's motive.
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