Armed Venezuelan migrant arrested near White House after claiming voices told him 'to kill Trump'
WASHINGTON, DC: A Venezuelan migrant who allegedly heard voices telling him to kill President Donald Trump was arrested near the White House on Thursday, November 5. Authorities said the man who was "acting suspicious" had three firearms and dozens of rounds of ammunition inside a vehicle that had been reported stolen.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) identified the man as Ronny Yordrix Guanipa Chrinos.
Ronny Yordrix Guanipa Chrinos allegedly told Secret Service officers that voices told him 'to kill President Trump'
According to DHS, Secret Service officers approached Guanipa Chrinos after noticing his suspicious behavior near the White House. His vehicle was parked on Constitution Avenue and had been reported stolen.
During the interaction, the man allegedly told Secret Service officers that he "heard voices in his head telling him to come to Washington, DC and kill President Trump."
A search of the vehicle revealed three firearms, an AR-15-style weapon, a Mac-10, and a Glock 43X, along with dozens of rounds of ammunition.
The discovery prompted authorities to arrest him before anyone was harmed.
Markwayne Mullin praises Secret Service officers after arrest
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin praised the officers involved in the arrest, crediting them with preventing a potential threat to the president and others.
In a statement, he said, "Thanks to our brave Secret Service officers, this illegal alien with three firearms in his vehicle was arrested near the White House before he could harm anyone."
Mullin also highlighted the man's alleged threat against Trump and his immigration status.
"On top of threatening President Trump, he is an illegal alien from Venezuela who had no business being in our country in the first place," Mullin said.
The DHS secretary also praised the work of Secret Service personnel, saying they put their lives on the line every day to protect the country's leaders.
He specifically acknowledged Secret Service Director Sean Curran and described it as an honor to work alongside the agency.
Venezuelan migrant faces multiple firearms and theft charges
Guanipa Chrinos is facing several charges following his arrest. These include carrying a rifle outside a home or business, three counts of unlawful transportation of a firearm, and three counts of possessing unregistered firearms.
He has also been charged with three counts of possessing unregistered ammunition, possession of certain dangerous weapons, and carrying a pistol without a license.
The remaining charges include unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, theft, and receiving stolen property.
DHS also provided details about his immigration history, stating that Guanipa Chrinos entered the US illegally in 2024. He was subsequently arrested and released by Border Patrol under former President Joe Biden's administration.
