Somehting to Know - 27 August

Lost in the swirl of news following the violent interruption of the White House Correspondents' Dinner are the words explaining why the assailant was motivated to take such extreme measures in protest.   His fury drove him mad, and he will face serious punishment for such an act.   The object of his crimes from highest to lowest were directed to the officials of the current administration.   I am not excusing any of Mr. Allen's behavior, but I think it will be interesting if he pleads not guilty, and the prosecution will be centered around his intention to kill the president.  How is Trump going to prosecute someone who is not "low IQ" who stated his reasons for an assassination?   Allen's rhetoric against the president speaks volumes for many people.

Based on reports from the FBI and media outlets like The New York Times and CBS News, the manifesto written by Cole Tomas Allen is a document of approximately 1,000 words. He reportedly emailed it to his family shortly before the attack at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

Key details and direct quotes from the document include:

• The "Friendly Federal Assassin": Allen referred to himself by this title and claimed he was carrying out a "mission" against the current administration.

• Target List: The document contained a prioritized list of Trump administration officials, organized "from highest-ranking to lowest."

• Justification of Violence: He explicitly rejected the concept of non-violence in this context, writing: "Turning the other cheek when someone else is oppressed is not Christian behavior; it is complicity in the oppressor's crimes."

• Rhetoric Against the President: He expressed a refusal to support the administration, stating, "I'm no longer willing to permit a pedophile, rapist and traitor to coat my hands with his crimes."

• Security Critique: Allen also mocked the lack of security he encountered at the event, noting that he was able to walk in with multiple weapons without being perceived as a threat.

Authorities have characterized the document as being filled with "anti-Trump and anti-Christian rhetoric," and it is currently a central piece of evidence in the ongoing FBI investigation.

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Juan Matute

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