🚨 JUST IN: The DOJ has released HIGH QUALITY security camera footage of attempted Trump assassin Cole Allen SPRINTING through the security checkpoint at WHCA’s dinner
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) April 30, 2026
This is NOT AI generated, like much of the footage posted this week
Secret Service is adamant their agent was… pic.twitter.com/AMAOK6q2HP
Federal prosecutors have released high-quality security camera footage showing Cole Tomas Allen sprinting through a security checkpoint during the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. Jeanine Pirro, the top federal prosecutor for Washington, stated the video depicts Allen shooting a U.S. Secret Service officer while charging toward the crowded gala.
Authorities confirmed the footage is authentic, distinguishing it from AI-generated clips circulating online. The Secret Service dismissed reports of “friendly fire,” asserting the agent was shot by Allen, who was armed with a 12-gauge shotgun. On Thursday, Allen agreed to remain jailed pending trial.
Today, we are releasing video already provided to U.S. District Court showing Cole Allen shoot a U.S. Secret Service officer during his attempt to assassinate the President at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
— US Attorney Pirro (@USAttyPirro) April 30, 2026
There is no evidence the shooting was the result of friendly… pic.twitter.com/a8gRXkW6BH