Venezuelan Citizen Arrested Near White House on Suspicion of Plotting Assassination of President Trump

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The Secret Service arrested a Venezuelan citizen Thursday night near the White House. According to Kan News, the suspect was arrested on suspicion of plotting to assassinate Trump.

A rifle, two pistols and dozens of rounds of ammunition were found in the stolen car in which he was sitting, according to Israel Hayom. According to the Department of Homeland Security, the suspect entered the U.S. illegally in 2024, and he has been charged with a series of weapons offenses, unauthorized use of a vehicle and receiving stolen property.