Donald Trump revealed that the shooter at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner left a manifesto showing he harbored intense anti-Christian views, and that the suspect's family reported this manifesto to the police.
On 26 Apr 2026 GMT+7, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the shooter at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner at the Washington Hilton hotel in Washington, D.C., wrote a "manifesto" containing anti-Christian content. He added that the suspect's family members had reported his behavior to law enforcement officials.
Trump spoke to Fox News on Sunday morning (local time) about the shooting incident, describing the suspect as “a person full of problems.”
“When you read his manifesto, one thing is certain: he hates Christians. He harbors intense hatred toward Christians. I believe his sister or brother filed complaints about this. They even took it to law enforcement. So, he is... a person with a lot of problems,” Donald Trump said.
Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche also acknowledged during an interview on NBC's Meet the Press this morning that the suspect indeed had "some writings." Earlier, Blanche noted that the suspect seemed to target officials in the Trump administration, but the investigation into his motives remains in its early stages.
“They have pretty good information,” Trump told Fox News regarding the progress of the motive investigation. “He has harbored hatred in his heart for quite some time... It’s also religious — a strong anti-Christian sentiment. I’m not sure if you have seen it yet, but the manifesto was just released.”
The perpetrator has been identified as Cole Allen, 31, who was arrested at the scene with two firearms. Officials said Allen legally purchased these guns in 2023 and 2025 and was not on any watchlists.
According to CNN, Allen’s brother alerted the New London Police Department in Connecticut about the manifesto Allen sent to the family just minutes before the Saturday night incident began. White House officials confirmed that the family coordinated closely with police shortly before the attack.
Trump told Fox News, “I was informed about the New London situation. I wish they had told us a bit earlier, but what will be will be. Last night, we had a great group there. They were very strong, and I think the Secret Service did an excellent job. They stopped the shooter immediately.”
U.S. police questioned the suspect’s sister at their home in Rockville, Maryland. She said her brother often used violent language, exhibited extremist views, and frequently spoke as if he planned to do "something."
She added that her brother regularly practiced at shooting ranges and was a member of a group called “The Wide Awakes.” She also said he previously participated in anti-Trump protests under the “No Kings” movement in California.
The White House stated that Allen’s social media accounts were filled with messages attacking Trump and showed a strong anti-Christian attitude.
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