Trump Attack too many security questions—and did the shooter fire at all?

Surveillance footage of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting raises serious questions about both security response and whether the suspect fired a weapon at all.
The video shows Cole Tomas Allen sprinting through a checkpoint with a shotgun, but there is no visible muzzle flash from his weapon. Instead, the only clearly captured gunfire comes from a Secret Service officer, who fires four shots within seconds of Allen’s arrival. Notably, several of those shots appear to be in the direction of other security personnel.
Authorities initially claimed Allen discharged his weapon and that an officer had been struck. However, later filings softened that position, stating only that the officer “observed” Allen firing. Even that claim is not supported by visible evidence in the footage. Audio analysis suggests six shots were fired in total, but the video itself contains no sound, leaving gaps in the sequence.

Further complicating matters, Allen was not hit by gunfire, and the officer showed no clear reaction consistent with being shot. Physical evidence, such as wall impact marks, appears more consistent with handgun rounds than a shotgun blast.
The Secret Service has declined to address key inconsistencies, including the absence of visible fire from Allen’s weapon and the proximity of return fire to other agents.

What emerges is a troubling picture: a high-security event with unclear rules of engagement, conflicting official accounts, and a central unanswered question—did the alleged shooter fire at all?