Cole Tomas Allen of Torrance, California, has been charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at the weekend.
The Department of Justice announced that 31-year-old Allen was charged with one count of attempt to assassinate the President, transportation of a firearm and ammunition in interstate commerce with intent to commit a felony, and discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence.
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