Man Tries to Kill President Donald Trump

May 3, 2026, 22:58
USPolitics

Introduction

Cole Tomas Allen is 31 years old. He lives in California. Police say he tried to kill President Donald Trump on April 25, 2026.

Main Body

Allen took a train from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. He went into a hotel. He used a secret stairwell to hide from cameras. He shot a gun at a security officer. The officer was hurt but the vest protected him. The officer shot back and the police caught Allen. Allen was a smart student and a teacher. Later, he started to hate the government. He wrote a letter to his friends. He said he wanted to kill the President and other leaders. He used a fake name online. Some people say the security was good because they stopped him. Other people say the security was bad because he got inside the hotel. Allen's lawyer asked for different rules in jail, but the judge decided later.

Conclusion

Cole Tomas Allen is in jail. He has a court date on May 11. He may go to prison for the rest of his life.

Learning

⚡ Action Words (The Past)

In this story, everything already happened. To talk about the past, we often just add -ed to the end of the word.

Look at these patterns:

  • Use → Used*
  • Protect → Protected*
  • Hate → Hated*
  • Decide → Decided*

Wait! Some words are rebels. They change completely:

  • Take → Took*
  • Go → Went*
  • Say → Said*
  • Write → Wrote*

🧩 Sentence Building

To reach A2, stop using only short sentences. Use 'because' to explain why something happened.

Example from text:

  • "Security was good because they stopped him."

Try this logic: [Opinion/Result] →\rightarrow because →\rightarrow [The Reason]

Vocabulary Learning

stairwell (n.)
a vertical passage inside a building that connects different floors
Example:She climbed the stairwell to reach the upper floor.
secret (adj.)
something kept hidden or not known by many people
Example:He kept a secret diary in his room.
officer (n.)
a person who works for the police or military
Example:The officer stopped the driver for speeding.
judge (n.)
a person who decides the outcome of a legal case in court
Example:The judge listened to both arguments before ruling.
prison (n.)
a place where people are kept as punishment for crimes
Example:He was sent to prison for five years.
lawyer (n.)
a person who represents clients in legal matters
Example:The lawyer filed the lawsuit on behalf of the client.
government (n.)
the group of people who control a country or region
Example:The government announced new health policies.
rules (n.)
guidelines or instructions that people must follow
Example:The school has rules about homework.
court (n.)
a place where legal cases are heard
Example:The case was sent to the higher court.
life (n.)
the time a person is alive
Example:She has a bright future ahead of her life.
smart (adj.)
having or showing intelligence or quickness
Example:He is a smart student who always gets good grades.
student (n.)
a person who studies at a school or college
Example:The student took notes during the lecture.
teacher (n.)
a person who teaches students
Example:The teacher explained the lesson clearly.
hurt (v.)
to cause pain or injury
Example:The fall hurt his arm.
fake (adj.)
not real; made to look real
Example:She wore a fake name on the website.
online (adv.)
connected to the internet
Example:He bought the book online.