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Secret Service stop attempted assassination of Trump as Venezuelan national arrested outside White House with car full of guns
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US officials say the Secret Service arrested a Venezuelan man near the White House after finding firearms in a stolen car, preventing a potential threat to President Donald Trump. The case matters amid previous attempts on Trump’s life, including a 2024 shooting at a Pennsylvania rally.
The suspect, Ronny Yordrix Guanipa Chrinos, reportedly said voices in his head had told him to travel to Washington to kill Trump. Authorities found an AR-15-style rifle, two handguns and dozens of rounds of ammunition; a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson said he had been released after an encounter at the Texas border in 2024.
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In short
- Secret Service arrested a Venezuelan man near the White House.
- Officials found three firearms and ammunition in a stolen car.
- The suspect reportedly said he intended to kill Trump.
How this story developed
- 5 minutes ago A Venezuelan man was arrested near the White House after authorities found him in a stolen car carrying firearms and ammunition.
- 11 minutes ago US officials say the Secret Service arrested a Venezuelan man near the White House after finding firearms in a stolen car, preventing a potential threat to President Donald Trump.
Explained simply
The US Secret Service protects the president and investigates threats against him. The White House is the president’s official home and workplace in Washington, DC, and security around it is especially tight.
Donald Trump is the US president and has faced previous attempts on his life, including a shooting at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania in 2024. Such incidents are investigated by federal authorities, including the Secret Service and the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees border and immigration agencies.
The case also involves questions about weapons, public safety and how authorities respond to people who may pose a threat. A person’s reported statements or mental health do not by themselves establish guilt; criminal responsibility is determined through the legal process.
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