Man with guns arrested near White House, claimed plan to kill Trump

An undocumented immigrant was arrested near the White House after allegedly telling Secret Service officers he was planning an attempt on President Trump's life, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Ronny Yordrix Guanipa Chrinos, from Venezuela, was arrested on three counts each of unlawful transportation of a firearm, carrying unregistered firearms and carrying unregistered ammunition, along with one count each of possession of certain dangerous weapons, carrying a pistol without a license, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, theft and receiving stolen property.

Secret Service officers approached the suspect after noticing suspicious behavior in his vehicle on Constitution Avenue, near the Ellipse.

The suspect reportedly told officers he had heard voices instructing him to come to Washington, D.C., and assassinate Trump.

During the search of his vehicle, authorities found three firearms, including a rifle, and dozens of rounds of ammunition.

The suspect entered the U.S. through Texas in March 2024 and was previously arrested by Border Patrol but later released.