Trump shooter's online posts revealed

Trump event shooter Cole Thomas Allen posted online comparing Trump to Hitler and calling for gun purchases.

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1 verified

Location

Butler, Pennsylvania, USA

Updated

Tuesday, 28 April 2026 at 21:28 UTC

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Cole Thomas Allen, the shooter at the July 2024 Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, had a history of posting angry political messages and comparing Trump to Hitler on social media, according to CNN. His online activity ranged from video game posts to calls for others to purchase guns. Allen's posts reflect extreme political views and have been analyzed by investigators.

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