Cole Allen, a 31-year-old educator from Torrance, California, dispatched a lengthy manifesto to family just ten minutes before allegedly attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump and his administration at a prominent event in Washington D.C.
The document, which he signed as “Cole ‘coldForce’ ‘Friendly Federal Assassin’ Allen,” outlined his motives and his targets within the Trump administration.
In it, Allen expressed remorse to family and friends for the chaos his actions might bring. He stated, “I apologize to my parents for saying I had an interview without specifying it was for ‘Most Wanted,’” adding apologies for the people he encountered during his travels and those who might be endangered by his actions. His words reflected a twisted sense of responsibility.
He framed his assassination plot as a patriotic act, claiming, “What my representatives do reflects on me. I can no longer allow a pedophile, rapist, and traitor to involve me in his crimes.” This statement illustrates his warped justification for the violence he intended to unleash.
Allen detailed a hierarchy of Trump administration officials as targets, intending only to eliminate those directly responsible. However, he acknowledged that he wouldn’t hesitate to harm anyone who interfered with his plans, including innocent bystanders.
The manifesto also suggested that he rejected traditional moral teachings. He remarked, “Turning the other cheek is for when you yourself are oppressed… It is complicity in the oppressor’s crimes,” indicating a radicalized belief system.
In addition, he thanked his family, friends, and community while criticizing perceived security flaws at the event he planned to attack.
Investigators discovered that Allen’s social media history was filled with aggressive anti-Trump rhetoric. Many of his posts echoed the sentiments found in the manifesto, making extreme comparisons to historical injustices.
Alan had participated in protests and even contributed financially to a political action committee linked to Kamala Harris’ 2024 campaign. His donations reflect a clear political alignment.
Currently facing severe federal charges for his actions, Allen attempted to cross a Secret Service checkpoint wielding a shotgun, handgun, and knives. He was charged with multiple counts, including assault on a federal officer.
Thanks to protective gear, an officer involved in the incident sustained only minor injuries. In the days leading up to the assassination attempt, Allen traveled extensively by train, checking into the Washington Hilton the day before his planned attack.
Family members, alarmed by the manifesto, promptly notified authorities. Law enforcement continues to investigate Allen’s connections and executed a search warrant at a property tied to him in California.
The investigation remains ongoing, with the troubling implications of his beliefs still unfolding.
