He bought the guns in 2023 and 2025, and the photo of Cole Allen with a gun in the hotel room before Trump assassination.

31-year-old Cole Thomas Allen from California is charged with attempted murder of US President Donald Trump, during the White House Correspondents' Dinner, while federal prosecutors have whitened new details from the investigation.

According to court documents, the suspect, Cole Thomas Allen, had made a secret in his room at the Washington Hilton Hotel about 30 minutes before trying to break into force at Saturday night's event.

The photograph, included in arrest documents, shows Allen dressed in black clothes and a red tie while carrying a bag matching the one where ammunition was later found.

According to prosecutors, he also had a case for weapons, a knife and tools like pins and wire cutters.

Authorities also published images of weapons and equipment he allegedly held, demanding that he be held in custody without a warrant of parole.

According to the investigation, Allen allegedly bought weapons in the 1920s and 2025s. Officials who analyzed his electronic devices and communications believe that his objective was not only the president but also members of the administration taking part in the event.

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanch, declared for NBC If “ai appeared to target people who work in government, perhaps President”.

According to authorities, the suspect had traveled by train from Los Angeles to Chicago and then Washington, planning the attack.

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An FBI agent announced in the sworn statement that Allen had reserved a three-night stay at the event hotel since April 6th.

Investigators suspect he was aware of Trump's participation, as the president had earlier announced in the Social Truth that he would attend dinner.