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NewsThe Daily WireMay 5, 2026United States

Grand Jury Indicts Suspect in Presidential Assassination Attempt

A federal grand jury has formally indicted 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen on four charges related to an attempted assassination of President Donald Trump at the Washington Hilton. The case has been transferred to U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden, with an arraignment scheduled for May 11.

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Why It Matters

The moves the criminal case against Cole Tomas Allen to the U.S. District Court, where he faces potential life imprisonment for charges including attempted assassination and assaulting a federal officer.

Key Facts

  • Cole Tomas Allen was indicted on four counts: attempted assassination of the president, assaulting an officer with a deadly weapon, interstate transport of a firearm/ammunition with intent to commit a felony, and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence.
  • The suspect was armed with a shotgun, a handgun, and several knives at the Washington Hilton.
  • A Secret Service agent was struck by a bullet fired by the suspect.
  • The case has been transferred from Magistrate Judge Zia Faruqui to U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden.
  • The suspect is scheduled for arraignment on May 11.
  • If convicted, the suspect faces a maximum sentence of life in prison.
  • The suspect was previously placed on 24-hour suicide watch in a padded cell, which Judge Faruqui characterized as punitive.

Who's Mentioned

personTrevor McFadden“U.S. District Judge assigned to the case.”locationWashington Hilton“Site of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner and the incident.”personDonald Trump“President of the United States and target of the alleged assassination attempt.”personJeanine Pirro“U.S. Attorney confirming the Secret Service agent was shot by the suspect.”personZia Faruqui“U.S. Magistrate Judge who expressed sympathy for the suspect's confinement condi”personCole Tomas Allen“31-year-old suspect charged with attempted assassination.”