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CNN identifies the shooter at a Donald Trump event as California teacher Cole Thomas Allen. FEC records show the suspect made a $25 donation to Kamala Harris's 2024 presidential campaign.

CNN reports that Cole Thomas Allen, the individual who opened fire at an event attended by Donald Trump, was a teacher from California. Federal Election Commission records indicate Allen donated $25 to Kamala Harris's 2024 presidential campaign.

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CNN reports that Cole Thomas Allen, the individual who opened fire at an event attended by Donald Trump, was a teacher from California. Federal Election Commission records indicate Allen donated $25 to Kamala Harris's 2024 presidential campaign.

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