Armed Venezuelan Arrested Near White House Over Alleged Trump Threat
Secret Service officers arrested a man Thursday evening in a parked car on Constitution Avenue near the White House. DHS says he told officers voices in his head told him to kill President Donald Trump.
- 3 firearms recovered: an AR-15-style rifle and two handguns.
- Dozens of rounds of ammunition were also found in the car.
- Officers learned the vehicle had been reported stolen.
- DHS identified the suspect as Ronny Yordrix Guanipa Chrinos.
Why it matters: The case is the latest in a run of arrests tied to threats against Trump or his family. Secret Service Director Sean Curran said the agency is alarmed by rising threat cases.
- DHS says he entered through Texas in March 2024.
- Officials say Border Patrol arrested and later released him under Biden.
How 23 sources split on this story
Where they split: Coverage divides on emphasis: right-leaning outlets lead with the suspect's immigration status, while the left-leaning outlet leads with his account of hearing voices.
Left coverage, 7 sources: The left sees an arrest of a man describing voices telling him to kill Trump, part of a pattern of threats since his return.
Right coverage, 15 sources: The right sees an armed man in the country illegally, released under Biden, who threatened the president's life.
What’s next: DHS says he has been charged and remains in U.S. Marshals Service custody. The specific charges have not been reported.
- ICE lodged a detainer with the Marshals Service.
- Curran said the agency will expand efforts to identify threats before they reach Washington.
- What charges has Guanipa Chrinos faced?
- How did he obtain the firearms and the stolen vehicle?
- Does he have a documented history of mental illness?
