Cole Allen manifesto
Definition
A 1052-word document attributed to Cole Tomas Allen, the 31-year-old suspect in the April 26, 2026, shooting outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C., outlining his anti-Trump motives, 'rules of engagement' for the attack, and self-description as the 'Friendly Federal Assassin.'
The manifesto, obtained and published by media outlets following the incident, details Allen's grievances against Trump administration officials and his planned targets at the event attended by President Trump.
Examples
Social media lit up overnight as snippets from the Cole Allen manifesto went viral, sparking debates on political radicalization.
Pundits on cable news couldn't stop dissecting the Cole Allen manifesto, turning a tragic event into prime-time drama.
In the wake of the shooting, the Cole Allen manifesto became the hottest – and most chilling – read in D.C. circles.
While scrolling through feeds, I stumbled upon the Cole Allen manifesto and immediately regretted my late-night curiosity.