Venezuelan National Arrested Near White House with Weapons After Alleged Threat Against Trump
A Venezuelan national was arrested near the White House on Thursday evening after allegedly threatening to kill former President Donald Trump, according to authorities. The suspect, identified as Ronny Yordrix Guanipa Chrinos, was apprehended by Secret Service officers following the discovery of three firearms and ammunition in his vehicle, which was parked along Constitution Avenue in Washington, DC. The vehicle had reportedly been stolen, adding a theft charge to the weapons offenses.
The arrest came after law enforcement received information about the threat, prompting a swift response. Secret Service officers arrested Guanipa Chrinos without incident, and he was subsequently charged with multiple weapons and theft violations. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has lodged an immigration detainer against him, indicating that he may face deportation proceedings after the criminal case concludes. The incident has raised concerns about the increasing number of threat cases targeting public officials. “While our personnel are trained to respond to situations like this and we remain confident in our tactics, we are alarmed by the increase in threat cases that continue to arise,” a Secret Service spokesperson said in a statement.
Guanipa Chrinos appeared before the DC Superior Court on Friday and remains held without bond, according to online court records. The case has drawn attention to the security challenges surrounding the former president and the White House, which remains under heightened security arrangements. The arrest underscores the ongoing vigilance required to protect high-profile individuals and landmarks, especially in the nation’s capital.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not released further details about the nature of the threat or how it was communicated. The suspect’s background and motive remain unclear, but the presence of multiple firearms in a stolen vehicle near the White House has heightened concerns about potential violence. The incident serves as a reminder of the complex security environment facing law enforcement agencies tasked with safeguarding public officials and national institutions. As the case proceeds, it is expected to fuel discussions about immigration enforcement and the effectiveness of current security measures.
Shimanta Das 
