{"id":5688,"date":"2026-04-27T14:11:29","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T14:11:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thetwistzone.com\/?p=5688"},"modified":"2026-04-27T14:11:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T14:11:29","slug":"suspected-gunmans-sickening-motive-behind-assassination-attempt-on-donald-trump","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thetwistzone.com\/?p=5688","title":{"rendered":"Suspected gunman\u2019s sickening \u2018motive\u2019 behind assassination attempt on Donald Trump"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Authorities say 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen arrived at the Washington Hilton with a plan, not a meltdown. After traveling cross-country and checking in days before the White House Correspondents\u2019 Dinner, he allegedly armed himself and moved toward one of the most heavily guarded rooms in America. Inside sat President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance, senior officials, and leading journalists. 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