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Armed Immigrant Arrested Near White House Threatened Trump
Confirmed
In Short: An undocumented immigrant was arrested near the White House on Thursday night after he allegedly told Secret Service officers that he was planning an attempt on President Donald Trump's life, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said.
An undocumented immigrant was arrested near the White House on Thursday night after he allegedly told Secret Service officers that he was planning an attempt on President Donald Trump's life, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said.
The incident occurred in the 1600 block of Constitution Avenue NW, near the Ellipse, according to CBS News.
The White House did not provide comment, instead referring to DHS and U.S.S.S.
In May, Secret Service officers shot and killed a man with previous mental health issues after he opened fire near a security checkpoint at the White House.
Trump has survived multiple previous assassination attempts, including a shooting at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, in July 2024, and an incident in September near his golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida.
What this adds
The suspect was a Venezuelan national who was arrested near the White House on Thursday night.
The White House did not provide comment, instead referring to DHS and U.S.S.S.
What's confirmed
- Secret Service said the incident reflects a growing threat posed by armed individuals "drawn to the White House complex." Weapons and ammunition were retrieved from the suspect’s car, including an AR-15-style weapon, a Mac 10, and a Glock 43X.
- (CNN) — The US Secret Service arrested a man near the White House Thursday who allegedly had several guns in a stolen car and was threatening to kill President Donald Trump.
What's still developing
- It was not immediately clear if he had an attorney.