President Donald Trump reacted angrily to CBS News's questions about a shooting suspect's manifesto that criticized his administration. Cole Tomas Allen, 31, allegedly sent an anti-Trump manifesto, saying “I am no longer willing to permit a paedophile, rapist, and traitor to coat my hands with his crimes,” moments before firing gunshots at the Washington Hilton.
The incident occurred during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, prompting the Secret Service to evacuate President Trump and other officials; Allen shot and injured one law enforcement officer, who was treated and released from the hospital Sunday.
Trump called CBS “disgraceful” for quoting parts of the manifesto and said “I’m not a rapist” and “I’m not a pedophile.”
Allen faces impending firearms and assault charges and is scheduled for arraignment on Monday, reportedly not cooperating with authorities.
