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

Updated on: November 6, 2026 / 8:32 PM EST / CBS News

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

TL;DR

  • An undocumented immigrant, Ronny Yordrix Guanipa Chrinos of Venezuela, was arrested near the White House.
  • He allegedly told Secret Service officers he planned to assassinate President Trump.
  • Three firearms, dozens of rounds of ammunition, and other dangerous weapons were found in his stolen vehicle.
  • The suspect entered the U.S. in March 2024 through Texas and was previously released after being arrested by Border Patrol.
  • Secret Service Director Sean Curran highlighted the training of personnel in de-escalating the situation.