**Leftist Group Linked to WHCD Gunman: Unveiling the Mysterious 'Wide Awakes'** A recent revelation has shed light on the alleged ties of Cole Allen, the gunman behind the Washington Hilton shooting during the White House Correspondents' Dinner (WHCD), to a mysterious leftist group known as the 'Wide Awakes.' With the group's ideology shrouded in secrecy, many are left wondering what inspired Allen to join their ranks and ultimately resort to violent actions. The Wide Awakes, a name that echoes a 19th-century abolitionist movement, appears to have evolved into a modern-day radical organization with a presence on social media. As investigators delve deeper into the group's activities, questions arise about the extent of their influence and the potential connections to other extremist groups.
Who are 'The Wide Awakes,' leftist group WHCD gunman Cole Allen was supposedly a part of? New York Post
