Anti-Trump Rhetoric Draws Scrutiny & Is Camp Mystic Safe To Reopen? | 4.28.26

This Morning Wire episode examines federal charges against a man who allegedly tried to assassinate President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, alongside criticism of media figures for rhetoric mirroring the attacker's manifesto. It also covers the U.S. halting talks with Iran under ongoing economic blockade pressure, and the push to reopen Camp Mystic, a Texas girls' camp where 27 died in last summer's flood, despite regulatory opposition.

Charges Against Alleged Trump Assassin

Cole Thomas Allen, from California, faces federal charges including attempted assassination of President Trump, discharging a firearm during a crime of violence, and transporting a firearm and ammunition across state lines. The DOJ, via prosecutor Janine Pierrot, detailed how Allen planned the attack well in advance: he booked a room at the Washington Hilton on April 6th and took a train from California to avoid airport security. A manifesto he left echoed calls for Trump's death and targeted other officials. Pierrot emphasized that authorities tracked his steps from the start and would prosecute fully, sending a message against political violence in D.C. Additional charges are expected, with Daily Wire's Ben Dominic noting the case appears clear-cut based on evidence and social media history revealing his hatred for Trump.