A Venezuelan national was arrested near the White House on Thursday night after being found with multiple firearms in a stolen vehicle and allegedly threatening to kill President Donald Trump, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and a criminal complaint.

Secret Service officers on patrol spotted a blue Ford F-150 parked on Constitution Avenue, a location close to the White House complex, shortly before midnight on November 5, 2026. The presence of the vehicle in that vicinity prompted officers to investigate.

When an officer approached the vehicle and knocked on the window, the driver, identified as Ronny Guanipa-Chrinos, allegedly confirmed he was okay and indicated he had weapons. He reportedly made a finger gun gesture and later stated, "I have the gun because they tried to kill me with it, and I had to take it away from them; it's in the brown bag," according to the court affidavit filed in D.C. Superior Court.

DHS stated that Guanipa-Chrinos told officers he heard voices telling him to come to Washington, D.C., and kill President Trump. The affidavit filed in court did not contain these specific alleged remarks.

Investigators discovered a MAC-10 machine pistol, a Glock 43x pistol, and an AR-15 rifle inside the vehicle, along with numerous rounds of ammunition. The vehicle itself had been reported stolen.

Guanipa-Chrinos, who is undocumented and reportedly entered the U.S. in 2024 via Texas, has been charged with several offenses, including unauthorized use of a vehicle, receiving stolen property, and various firearms charges related to carrying pistols and rifles without proper licensing.

He made an initial appearance in D.C. Superior Court on Friday and is currently being held without bond, according to online court records. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.

The discovery highlights ongoing security concerns surrounding critical government infrastructure and public figures, prompting a review of security protocols and vigilance in sensitive areas.