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Archived story · published November 6, 2026. Coverage reflects reporting at the time. See today's brief

Politics · November 6, 2026

Man with guns arrested near White House, told Secret Service he planned to kill Trump, DHS says

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On Thursday evening, the U.S. Secret Service arrested Ronny Yordrix Guanipa Chrinos, a Venezuelan national, near the White House on Constitution Avenue. Officers approached a blue Ford F-150 after observing suspicious behavior and determined the vehicle had been reported stolen. Guanipa Chrinos allegedly informed authorities that voices in his head instructed him to travel to Washington, D.C., to kill President Trump. A search of the vehicle uncovered an AR-15-style rifle, two handguns, and dozens of rounds of ammunition. Guanipa Chrinos, identified as being in the country illegally since March 2024, faces several charges including unlawful transportation of firearms and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.

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Reported across the spectrum

  • The U.S. Secret Service arrested Ronny Yordrix Guanipa Chrinos on Thursday near the White House on Constitution Avenue.
  • The suspect is a Venezuelan national who is in the U.S. illegally.
  • The suspect allegedly told officers that voices in his head instructed him to kill President Trump.
  • The suspect was found in a stolen vehicle containing three firearms, including an AR-15-style rifle, and dozens of rounds of ammunition.
  • The suspect faces multiple weapons and vehicle-related charges.

Reported by only some outlets

  • Fox News and The Daily Wire identify the handguns as a MAC-10 and a Glock 43X.
  • The Guardian and CBS News specify the location as the 1600 block of Constitution Avenue NW near the Ellipse.
  • Fox News, The Daily Wire, The Daily Caller, and The Guardian report the suspect entered the country through Texas in March 2024.
  • The Daily Wire reports that ICE has lodged a detainer against the suspect.
  • The Daily Caller reports the suspect used Google Translate to communicate with investigators.
  • The Daily Caller notes that the criminal complaint affidavit filed in D.C. Superior Court does not mention the suspect's alleged remarks about killing the president.
  • CBS News and The Daily Wire list specific charges including unlawful transportation of firearms and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.

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