This image, filed in court by the Justice Department on April 29, 2026, shows Cole Thomas Allen inside his hotel room in Washington on Saturday, April 25, 2026, using his cellphone to take a photo of himself in the mirror.
Department of Justice AP
White House correspondents dinner shooting suspect Cole Thomas Allen pleaded not guilty on Monday to charges that include trying to assassinate President Donald Trump.
Allen, who allegedly attempted to enter the ballroom of the Washington Hilton armed with a shotgun, handgun and several knives, entered his plea before Judge Trevor McFadden in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. According to MS Now, he pleaded not guilty to all four counts against him and was shackled at his waist and wrists.
Allen is accused of attempting to assassinate Trump on April 25, transporting firearms interstate, discharging a firearm during violence and assaulting law enforcement.