Armed Man Arrested Near White House Over Alleged Plot to Assassinate Trump

Saturday, November 07, 2026

SAEDNEWS: A Venezuelan national was taken into custody near the White House after reportedly making threats against US President Donald Trump.

Armed Man Arrested Near White House Over Alleged Plot to Assassinate Trump

According to Saednews, The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said on Friday that Secret Service agents approached a man on Thursday evening after observing suspicious behavior inside a parked vehicle in Washington, DC, Anadolu Agency reported.

The suspect reportedly told officers that voices in his head had instructed him to travel to the US capital and assassinate President Donald Trump.

During a search of the vehicle, which had been reported stolen, officers discovered three firearms, including an AR-15-style rifle and two handguns, as well as dozens of rounds of ammunition.

The DHS identified the suspect as Ronny Yordrix Guanipa Chrinos and described him as an undocumented immigrant.