Fact Check: Does a selfie show suspected WHCA dinner gunman Cole Allen before the shooting?

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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.


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Date: 05/08/2026


 

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Last Updated on May 8, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check