Third Time They Have Tried to Kill Trump: Gunman Opens Fire at White House Correspondents Dinner in Brazen Assassination Attempt

Trump Assassination Attempt at White House Correspondents Dinner: Gunman Cole Tomas Allen Arrested After Shooting at Security Checkpoint

On the evening of April 25, 2026, a gunman identified as Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, California, rushed a security checkpoint at the Washington Hilton during the annual White House Correspondents Association Dinner, opening fire with multiple weapons in what marks the third assassination attempt against President Donald Trump.

Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were rushed from the venue by Secret Service agents as shots rang out near the entrance to the main ballroom. One Secret Service officer was struck by gunfire at close range but survived thanks to his ballistic vest. Trump later stated: "He was shot from very close distance with a very powerful gun, and the vest did the job."

Trump Survives Third Assassination Attempt as Gunman Opens Fire at Washington Hilton

Allen was tackled and taken into custody by Secret Service agents. He faces charges of using a firearm during a crime of violence and assault on a federal officer using a dangerous weapon. Trump confirmed on Truth Social that he, the First Lady, and his Cabinet members were safe.

The Washington Hilton carries dark historical significance: it was the same venue where President Ronald Reagan was shot in an assassination attempt on March 30, 1981. This is now the third major attempt on Trump's life, following the Butler, Pennsylvania rally shooting on July 13, 2024, where a bullet grazed his ear, and the golf club incident on September 15, 2024, where a suspect was sentenced to life in prison.

Despite the attack, Trump struck a defiant tone: "We're not going to cancel things out." He called for unity, saying "We have to resolve our differences," while acknowledging that "the most impactful people are the targets," drawing parallels to Abraham Lincoln.

The Crusader's Opinion

Three times. Three times they have tried to murder the President of the United States. Whether you love Trump or despise him, every Christian must recognize the spiritual warfare unfolding before our eyes. This is a man who has championed religious liberty, stood for the unborn, and put prayer back at the center of American public life. The enemy knows exactly who he is targeting. We serve a God who has shielded this president through a bullet to the ear, a gunman at a golf course, and now a brazen attack at one of Washington's most high profile events. Pray without ceasing for the protection of this president and his family. The forces arrayed against him are not merely political.

Take Action

• Pray: Lift up President Trump, First Lady Melania, and the wounded Secret Service officer in prayer. God has preserved this man three times for a reason
• Share: Post this article. The mainstream media will memory hole this within days. Do not let them
• Thank Law Enforcement: Contact the Secret Service at (202) 406 5708 to express gratitude for the agents who stopped this attack
• Stay Vigilant: Report suspicious activity. If you see something, say something. Call the FBI tip line at 1 800 CALL FBI
• Stand Firm: Do not let political violence intimidate you into silence. Attend rallies, vote, and speak boldly for your values