What We Know About the Gunman in DC Gala Attack

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  April 27, 2026 at 05:58  |  3:34  |  Bloomberg Markets

Summary

Bloomberg's Laura Davison reports on the suspect who stormed the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The attacker, from California, traveled by train and checked into the hotel a day before. His motives are unclear but a manifesto suggests he targeted President Trump. The incident raises questions about security protocols for political events.

  • The attacker, Cole Tomas Allen, traveled from California to Washington by train.
  • He checked into the Washington Hilton a day before the event.
  • He bypassed a checkpoint and was detained by Secret Service.
  • A manifesto seen by Bloomberg called Trump a traitor.
  • The suspect is expected to be arraigned on Monday.
  • This is part of a series of security breaches around the president.
  • The incident has prompted reviews by the Secret Service and other authorities.
  • Trump has used the incident to advocate for building a new ballroom at the White House.
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