Was the Secret Service caught off guard? This past Saturday night, a would-be assassin named Cole Allen, who was armed and intended to kill the President and as many others as possible according to his manifesto, managed to run past a security checkpoint. Thankfully, the Secret Service apprehended him, though one agent was shot in the process. Following Saturday's attempted assassination, questions have arisen regarding the security protocol that resulted in Vice President J.D. Vance being the first person escorted from the room. The Vice President was alone and thus easier to extract, while President Trump prioritized assisting the First Lady and the Press Secretary in their evacuation.
Apr 27, 2026
