These photos are eerie.
The Department of Justice has just released new photos of Cole Allen, 31, who has been charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump.
In the newly released photos, Allen is seen taking a selfie in a mirror at the Washington Hilton Hotel, where he later allegedly opened fire.
The selfie shows Allen armed with several weapons.
Take a look:
New images have been released by federal prosecutors showing the arsenal that Cole Allen had before attempting to ass*ssinate President Trump.
He even took pictures of himself decked out in the weaponry. pic.twitter.com/Axf6wvnYJB
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) April 29, 2026
Fox News reported more on the DOJ’s latest document filing:
The Department of Justice is urging a federal court to keep Cole Allen, the suspect accused of opening fire at the Washington Hilton Hotel during the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, behind bars pending trial.
The DOJ’s filing on Wednesday includes a new photo showing Allen armed and inside a hotel room before the shooting unfolded.
“The United States of America, by and through its attorney, the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia, respectfully submits this memorandum in support of its oral motion to detain defendant Cole Tomas Allen pending trial,” a filing notes.
“At approximately 8:03 p.m., while back inside his hotel room, the defendant used his cellphone to take a photograph of himself in the mirror,” the filing states, noting that Allen “appeared to be wearing a small leather bag consistent in appearance with the ammunition-filled bag later recovered from his person (item 1), a shoulder holster (item 2), a sheathed knife consistent in appearance with one of the knives later recovered from his person (item 3), and pliers and wire cutters consistent in appearance with those later recovered from his person (item 4).”
Court sketches have also been released of Allen:
These court sketches of attempted assassin suspect Cole Allen do not look like him. pic.twitter.com/xfj9oS4u7c
— Andy Ngo (@MrAndyNgo) April 29, 2026
Read the official charges brought to Allen by the DOJ below:
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, California, was arraigned today in U.S. District Court on charges stemming from the April 25, 2026, shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, announced the Department of Justice.
Allen is charged by complaint with one count of attempt to assassinate the President of the United States, transportation of a firearm & ammunition in interstate commerce with intent to commit a felony, and discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence.
“Cole Allen now faces the full weight of federal justice,” said Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. “This alleged assassin was stopped because of the courage and professionalism of law enforcement officers who responded without hesitation by doing their jobs. Because of them, the President of the United States, administration officials and all attendees at the dinner were safe. Make no mistake: deranged attacks on our elected officials will never go unpunished.”
“The evidence is abundantly clear: Cole Tomas Allen traveled to Washington D.C. for the purpose of assassinating President Trump and targeting members of the Trump administration, “said FBI Director Kash Patel. “Thanks to the heroic actions of our brave law enforcement partners who acted quickly and professionally, Allen did not succeed – and now, he will be held fully accountable. This FBI and our interagency partners have worked around the clock over the past two days investigating this case, and today’s charges are the first step in justice being served and providing answers to the American people.”
“Cole Allen traveled across the country with deadly weapons and a plan to assassinate the President of the United States,” said U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro for the District of Columbia. “The swift and courageous response of the Secret Service officers prevented unimaginable tragedy. There is no room in this city for political violence.”
“This foiled plot was a brazen attempt to assassinate the president and numerous high-ranking U.S. government officials,” said Darren Cox, Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI Washington Field Office. “Violence is never an acceptable means of expressing political dissent. I would like to thank our partners for their assistance in the aftermath of this attack as we work tirelessly to ensure Allen is brought to justice.”
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