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Authorities initially detained a bystander but later confirmed the shooter fired from the Losee Center building, nearly 200 yards away. Concerns arose over inadequate security, as no bag checks or screening were in place.
Utah Governor Spencer Cox condemned the killing, promising accountability. Former President Trump called Kirk “great, even legendary,” and California Governor Gavin Newsom denounced the attack. Kirk is remembered as a passionate activist who built a national movement, leaving behind a grieving family and a shocked nation, reigniting debates on political violence and campus safety.
It seems like every other week there is a report detailing a new threat against our current commander-in-chief, and that doesn’t even count the number of actual attempts on his life.
With that said, there was another threat recently, and this one came from someone seeking a seat in Congress.
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According to an affidavit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, Chandler allegedly left a voicemail for an unidentified member of Congress on April 18 in which he described a violent scenario involving the lawmaker and the lawmaker’s family.
Court documents further allege that Chandler left another voicemail on April 29 urging a member of Congress to assassinate President Trump. Prosecutors say he also referred to Trump as “a liar among all liars” and “the antichrist.”
According to the affidavit, congressional staff contacted law enforcement after Chandler’s messages became increasingly threatening toward the president, members of Congress, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
His campaign platform includes proposals such as higher taxes on billionaires, expanded social programs, increased regulation of large technology companies, and abolishing ICE.
Separately, prosecutors continue to pursue charges against Cole Allen, 31, of Torrance, California, in connection with the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
He faces charges including attempted assassination of the President of the United States, discharging a firearm during a crime of violence, and transporting a firearm across state lines.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Jocelyn Ballantine argued that he should remain in custody pending trial, while U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said the investigation remains ongoing and indicated that additional charges could be filed.
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Allen appeared in court wearing a blue jail uniform and faces charges including attempted assassination of the President of the United States, discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence, and transporting a firearm across state lines, Fox News reported.
Allen spoke softly during his court appearance.
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