Man accused in White House Correspondents' Association dinner shooting charged with terrorism

Cole Tomas Allen is facing a new charge of terrorism.

ByLuke BarrABCNews logo
Friday, November 13, 2026 7:32PM
ABC News Live
Watch ABC News live news stream and get 24/7 latest, breaking news coverage, and live video.

Cole Tomas Allen, the man accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in April, is facing a new charge of terrorism, according to the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia.

Allen was already charged with attempting to kill Trump and three other charges, but the new charge unsealed in a superseding indictment on Thursday adds a terrorism charge with not much detail.

Guests and armed security agents are seen during the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner after a gunman shot an agent near the ballroom of the Washington Hilton on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
Guests and armed security agents are seen during the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner after a gunman shot an agent near the ballroom Saturday, April 25, 2026.
Jason Dick/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

Copyright © 2026 ABC News Internet Ventures.