Cole Allen, the assailant who opened fire at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, has been linked to a politically motivated attack, raising questions about ideological bias in education and the implications of radicalization among students.

Allen, described as a “sick guy,” reportedly expressed his disdain for the policies of President Donald Trump. In messages sent to family members just minutes prior, he referred to himself as a “Friendly Federal Assassin.” Authorities now increasingly suspect that the incident was politically motivated. Joe Gruters, Chair of the Republican National Committee, further suggested that the incident was linked to a “radicalized left.”

Allen, a well-educated individual with a graduate degree, had a background in teaching and wasrecognizedas “Teacher of the Month” in December 2024 at C2 Education in Torrance. Had this individual become radicalized?

Across the United States, educational institutions are facing heightened scrutiny from conservative politicians, parents, and activists who allege that these entities are engaged in “leftist indoctrination.” Critics argue that schools promote extreme ideologies, such as critical race theory (CRT), gender ideology, and anti-American sentiments, while suppressing conservative viewpoints and undermining academic freedom.

On Sunday, an article published by The Gateway Pundit raised an interesting point: Should this shooting prompt a serious discussion aboutteacher bias in K–12 education? The same consideration applies to universities as well.

California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH)confirmedlate Saturday, affirming that Allen completed his master’s degree at the institution last year. Could Cal State Dominguez Hills have played a role in indoctrinating Allen?

According toDr. Rick Addante, a neuroscientist and former tenured psychology professor with 25 years of experience in academia, the answer is “Yes.”

In October 2025,he told The Gateway Punditthat heattended avirtual eventhosted by the American Psychological Association (APA)Leadership Development Institute, featuring Cal State Dominguez Hills then-presidentDr. Thomas Parham.

In apost on X yesterday, Dr. Addante claimed that Allen’s manifesto reflects the views expressed inlast year’s videoby former CSUDH President Parham, which includes “anti-Trump and anti-white hate violence.”

I WARNED OF THIS EARLY: manifesto echoes what the President of his college (@csudh) was on video teaching last Nov: anti-trump hate, anti-white hate violence via me,@gatewaypundit@JMPhelpsLCbut no one listened- HE WAS RADICALIZED By CSUhttps://t.co/XdrLfg2A8vhttps://t.co/Qfqbbl2gqa

Source: The Gateway Pundit