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Suspect arrested in connection with the White House Correspondents' Dinner told law enforcement he intended to target Trump administration officials.

Cole Thomas Allen, 31, arrested in connection with the White House Correspondents' Dinner, told law enforcement he intended to target Trump administration officials.

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Cole Thomas Allen, 31, arrested in connection with the White House Correspondents' Dinner, told law enforcement he intended to target Trump administration officials.

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