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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 was recognized as “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 about teacher bias in K–12 education? The same consideration applies to universities as well.
California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) confirmed late 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 to Dr. 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 Pundit that he attended a virtual event hosted by the American Psychological Association (APA) Leadership Development Institute, featuring Cal State Dominguez Hills then-president Dr. Thomas Parham.
In a post on X yesterday, Dr. Addante claimed that Allen’s manifesto reflects the views expressed in last year’s video by 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 @JMPhelpsLC but no one listened- HE WAS RADICALIZED By CSUhttps://t.co/XdrLfg2A8v https://t.co/Qfqbbl2gqa
— Rick Addante, PhD (@RickAddante) April 26, 2026
In a subsequent interview with The Gateway Pundit, Dr. Addante criticized the ideological framework of critical race theory, describing it as Marxist and communist. He argued that such ideologies contribute to violent actions and radicalize young individuals through a curriculum that promotes divisive rhetoric.
Although Dr. Parham did not explicitly advocate for violence, he did state that he saw it as his role to disrupt and dislodge white people, their beliefs, and more. “Everybody knew this current federal administration was not liking black folk, was not liking Latino folk, and was not down with immigrants. Everybody knew that,” Dr. Parham said in the video.
The retired CSUDH president discussed the alleged lingering impacts of racism and white supremacy in American society. He elaborated on concepts like “white fragility.” Dr. Addante dismissed these ideas as pseudoscience and expressed concern over their acceptance within academic circles. He emphasized that such rhetoric is harmful and reflects a broader trend of weaponizing racism in the United States.
Dr. Addante wholeheartedly believed the previous story on this topic served as one of several warnings he aimed to convey, illustrating that Leftist indoctrination was taking place at Cal State Dominguez Hills. He lamented, “This, and more, was reported to deaf ears in October 2025.”
“The president was indoctrinating the faculty. You don’t think that trickles down to the students? The faculty teaches the students,” he asserted. He contends that educational institutions such as CSUDH are using federal funds “radicalize students to target Americans, to target conservatives, and to sow division and domestic terrorism in this country.”
Dr. Addante expressed concern that many educational institutions are preparing the next generation of individuals who may engage in politically motivated acts of violence. “The next shooter is out there. The next terrorist is out there. They’re getting trained right now at one of these institutions on federal funds,” he warned.
He also criticized federal agencies for failing to withdraw funding from schools that propagate anti-Trump and anti-government rhetoric, asserting that these institutions are “building your next assassin.”
He has filed a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) regarding the matter.
Its about to become well known to @USEEOC too pic.twitter.com/P85S0KngP8
— Rick Addante, PhD (@RickAddante) April 26, 2026
In Dr. Addante’s opinion, action should be taken against CSUDH. “They need to be held accountable for this ideological hate. Root it out and end it so that we can have a better America with harmony among our neighbors instead of discrimination and division.”
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