Shooting suspect charged with attempting to assassinate Trump
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Investigators say the 31-year-old California man wanted to kill as many high-level officials as possible.
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Cole Tomas Allen was officially charged with trying to assassinate US President Donald Trump.
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The suspect in the shooting outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner was charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump.
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NBC News' Garrett Haake reports.
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Summary
**Summary:** A 31-year-old man, Cole Tomas Allen, has been charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump following a shooting incident at the Washington dinner. **Why It Matters:** This event highlights the ongoing threat of violence against political leaders and raises concerns about security measures in high-profile gatherings.
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