Newly released court surveillance footage sheds light on the chilling movements of suspect Cole Tomas Allen in the days leading up to a suspected attack targeting US President Donald Trump at the Washington Hilton. The footage, released by US Attorney Jeanine Pirro, pieces together a detailed timeline spanning April 24 and April 25, showing Allen repeatedly navigating through key areas of the hotel, including hallways, the gym, and zones near high-security checkpoints set up for the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Video evidence reveals Allen’s presence in a hallway later linked to the shooting, along with interactions with hotel staff that, at the time, raised no immediate alarms. On April 25, just minutes before the incident, Allen is seen wearing a long coat and positioning himself near a restricted access point behind an active Secret Service screening area.

A high-security evening in Washington, DC took a sudden turn after a gunfire scare disrupted a formal dinner attended by US President Donald Trump and the First Lady. According to officials, a 31-year-old man from California was intercepted at a security checkpoint before gaining access to the main ballroom, where nearly 2,500 guests were . Authorities say the suspect had entered the hotel premises carrying multiple weapons, indicating a premeditated plan that was stopped just in time. Investigators revealed that minutes before the incident, the suspect allegedly sent a disturbing manifesto to family members. The document outlined grievances, named senior officials in a structured target list, and described a calculated approach to minimize structural damage while carrying out an attack. Law enforcement sources confirm that a timely alert from the suspect’s brother played a critical role in preventing escalation. WATCH