Accused shooter was targeting Trump and US officials, authorities say

US authorities believe a gunman accused of trying to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner was targeting President Donald Trump and members of his administration. The suspect, identified as Cole Tomas Allen, 31, from Torrance, California, reportedly traveled from California to Washington, DC, by train. Trump stated that the suspect's family had raised concerns with local police before the event and mentioned that the man had written an anti-Christian declaration.