Lawyers Want New Officials for Trump Case

May 8, 2026, 18:36
USPolitics

Introduction

Lawyers for Cole Tomas Allen want two government officials to leave his case.

Main Body

Cole Tomas Allen is 31 years old. On April 25, he went to a hotel with guns and knives. He tried to kill President Donald Trump. He shot a Secret Service agent, but the agent is okay. Allen's lawyers are unhappy. They do not want Jeanine Pirro and Todd Blanche to lead the case. These two people were at the hotel during the attack. The lawyers say they are witnesses, not fair judges. Also, Jeanine Pirro is a friend of President Trump. The lawyers say she cannot be fair because of this friendship. They want a new, neutral person to lead the case.

Conclusion

The judge is thinking about the request. Allen goes to court on May 11.

Learning

⚡ The 'Who' and 'What' Pattern

In this story, we see how to describe people and their roles using the word 'to be' (am/is/are).

1. Describing Who Someone Is

  • Cole Tomas Allen is 31 years old.
  • Jeanine Pirro is a friend.
  • They are witnesses.

2. Describing Feelings/States

  • Lawyers are unhappy.
  • The agent is okay.

💡 Simple Rule for A2: When you want to give a fact about a person (age, job, or feeling) →\rightarrow use IS (one person) or ARE (two or more people).

Example Shift: extSheisajudge→extTheyarejudges ext{She is a judge} \rightarrow ext{They are judges}

Vocabulary Learning

lawyer (n.)
a person who helps people with legal problems
Example:The lawyer explained the law to the client.
want (v.)
to wish for something
Example:I want a new book.
new (adj.)
recently made or discovered
Example:She bought a new car.
official (n.)
a person in charge of a job
Example:The official gave the speech.
case (n.)
a legal matter
Example:The case will be heard next week.
government (n.)
the group that runs a country
Example:The government announced a new policy.
leave (v.)
to go away from a place
Example:He will leave the office at 5 pm.
hotel (n.)
a place where people stay overnight
Example:They stayed at a hotel in Paris.
gun (n.)
a weapon that shoots bullets
Example:The police found a gun in the bag.
knife (n.)
a tool with a sharp blade
Example:She used a knife to cut the bread.
try (v.)
to attempt to do something
Example:Try to finish the work today.
kill (v.)
to cause death
Example:The hunter tried to kill the deer.
president (n.)
the head of a country
Example:The president gave a speech.
shot (v.)
to fire a gun
Example:He took a shot at the target.
agent (n.)
a person who works for an organization
Example:The agent booked the flight.
okay (adj.)
fine, not hurt
Example:Are you okay after the fall?
unhappy (adj.)
not happy
Example:She felt unhappy with the result.
friend (n.)
someone you like
Example:My friend helped me with homework.
neutral (adj.)
not supporting any side
Example:The judge remained neutral.
judge (n.)
a person who decides a case
Example:The judge ruled in favor of the plaintiff.
court (n.)
a place where cases are decided
Example:The case went to court.
think (v.)
to have an opinion
Example:I think it will rain.
request (n.)
a formal ask
Example:He made a request for leave.
go (v.)
to move from one place to another
Example:We will go to the market.