California Man Sent Manifesto Against Trump Administration

A 31-year-old suspect planned a meticulous attack using birdshot instead of solid bullets to minimize collateral damage. The suspect's writings included references to President Trump. No specific location or date for the incident was provided in the transcript. The suspect's motives include targeting individuals he characterizes as traitors. The attacker intended to use birdshot instead of solid bullets to incapacitate targets non-lethally where possible. A manifesto cited by the New York Post indicates the suspect established combat rules to exclude hotel employees, establishment security, and the National Guard as targets unless they opened fire. These details were noted in a manifesto cited by the New York Post regarding a young man from California. The suspect reportedly aimed to avoid mass casualties by using non-lethal methods where possible. A witness described the security at the Washington Hilton event as incompetent, noting a lack of security cameras, armed agents, and metal detectors. 31-year-old Cole Allen of California is a primary suspect in a shooting at a gala in Washington. Allen allegedly sent a manifesto targeting the Trump administration to family members shortly before the incident. His sister alerted police, noting his history of radical statements.