Tuesday, April 28, 2026

On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, Albert Mohler of *The Briefing* delivered a comprehensive analysis of two major developments: the federal charging of Cole Thomas Allen with the attempted assassination of the U.S. president, and the arrival of King Charles III and Queen Camilla for a state visit to Washington, D.C. Mohler emphasized the gravity of the legal and moral implications of Allen’s charges, noting that the federal government’s decision to charge him with attempted assassination at the very first public appearance—rather than starting with lesser charges—signals an exceptionally strong evidentiary case. He analyzed Allen’s manifesto, highlighting its chilling justification of violence, its twisted use of Christian ethics (such as rejecting 'turn the other cheek'), and its ideological echoes of 19th-century revolutionary anarchy. Mohler also raised urgent security concerns, pointing out how Allen exploited gaps in internal hotel security and avoided air travel to evade detection. Simultaneously, Mohler reflected on the symbolic weight of the British royal visit, contextualizing it within the 250th anniversary of American independence and the complex, often strained, history between the U.S. and Britain—from the Revolutionary War to the War of 1812 and beyond. He underscored the enduring 'special relationship' rooted in shared language, law, and civilizational heritage, while acknowledging current political tensions and the royal couple’s 'charm offensive' to mend relations under President Trump’s second administration. The episode concludes with a call for Christian reflection on both the fragility of constitutional order and the enduring value of formal, ceremonial structures in times of crisis.