Washington Attack Suspect Left Manifesto Against Trump Administration
The suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner attack, Cole Allen, sent a manifesto minutes before the attack detailing his motivations, objectives, and direct criticisms of the Donald Trump Administration. The document, revealed by The New York Post, exposes the planning of the attack and questions the security of the event in Washington.
TL;DR
- Cole Allen sent a manifesto detailing his motives and targeting Trump administration officials before the White House Correspondents' Dinner attack.
- The manifesto outlined a meticulous plan to minimize collateral damage, including specific weapon choices and rules of engagement.
- Allen criticized the Washington Hilton's security, stating he could bring multiple weapons into the hotel undetected.
- A Secret Service officer was shot but saved by body armor.
- Allen justified his actions by referring to Trump as a "pedophile, rapist, and traitor."
- He included a refutation to the "turn the other cheek" objection, arguing it applies to personal oppression, not witnessing the oppression of others.