Secret Service Faces Questions After Gunman’s Manifesto Details Security Gaps
A gunman who opened fire at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner reportedly sent a manifesto before the attack but key details remain unconfirmed.
According to New York Post reporting, suspect Cole Tomas Allen shared a document with family outlining plans to target Trump administration officials and calling himself a “Friendly Federal Assassin.”
The shooting unfolded April 25 at the Washington Hilton, where Allen allegedly attempted to breach a Secret Service checkpoint while armed with multiple weapons.
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Authorities say he acted alone and was quickly apprehended after injuring one federal agent, who was protected by a vest.
The manifesto adds a new layer of concern, raising questions about premeditation and security vulnerabilities at one of Washington’s most protected events.
Officials have not publicly released the document, and the motive remains under investigation.
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