Media Bias Fact Check (MBFC) publishes daily vetted fact checks from verified IFCN-approved sources. Each claim is independently reviewed for accuracy and context.
Claimant: Social Media
Claim: A photo authentically shows suspected White House Correspondents’ Association dinner gunman Cole Allen in a selfie he took before the April 25, 2026, shooting.
Rating: TRUE
Explanation: The image is authentic and shows suspected gunman Cole Allen in a selfie taken shortly before the shooting.
Date: 05/08/2026
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Last Updated on May 8, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check