Cole Allen, the California man who stormed the lobby of the Washington Hilton on Saturday night and opened fire at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, was arraigned in federal court in DC on Monday.

The 31-year-old was previously charged with using a firearm during a crime of violence and assaulting a federal officer with a dangerous weapon.

On Monday, Allen was hit with a total of 3 charges: Attempting to assassinate the president of the United States, transporting a firearm and ammunition with intent to commit a felony and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence.

BREAKING: Suspect in WHCA Dinner shooting charged with 3 counts including attempting to assassinate the president of the United States

— Fox News (@FoxNews) April 27, 2026

More on this breaking story from Fox News:

BREAKING: NEW federal charges have just been filed against attempted Trump dinner assassin 31 year old Cole Allen, as he makes his first appearance in court

Make this guy’s life HELL.

– Attempt to Assassinate the President of the United States (up to life in prison)

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— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) April 27, 2026

BREAKING…please check back for updates.

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