Democrat Senate Candidate Arrested For Threatening Trump’s Life

US Senate candidate from PA arrested and charged after federal investigation into repeated threats to kill President Trump and a Congressman's Daughter

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A week ago, the suspect charged in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting made his initial appearance in federal court, where he was formally advised of the charges filed by prosecutors.

Cole Allen, 31, of Torrance, California, is accused of entering the Washington Hilton while armed with multiple weapons and attempting to reach the ballroom where President Trump was attending the dinner alongside Cabinet officials and journalists Saturday night.

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Allen spoke softly during his court appearance. As he was led into the courtroom by marshals, he scanned the public gallery, which included over 40 members of the press and general public. He nodded as Magistrate Judge Matthew Sharbaugh explained various aspects of the proceedings.

“He attempted to assassinate the president of the United States, Donald J. Trump,” Assistant U.S. Attorney Jocelyn Ballantine told the court. “We are asking the court to preventatively detain Mr. Allen.”

Attorney Jeanine Pirro said in a press conference Monday afternoon, adding, “There will be additional charges as this investigation continues to unfold.”

“Cole Allen’s journey of accountability in the criminal justice system starts today,” U.S

“But make no mistake, this was an attempted assassination of the President of the United States, with the defendant making clear what his intent was,” Pirro continued. “And that intent was to bring down as many of the high ranking Cabinet officials as he could. This is the kind of situation that we cannot tolerate.”