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US Secret Service arrested a Venezuelan citizen near the White House on Thursday night (Friday morning Israeli time) following an alleged assassination plot against President Donald Trump. The suspect, identified as Roni Yorderick Guanipa Carinos, was found in a parked vehicle on Constitution Avenue and reportedly told officers he was hearing voices commanding him to kill the president, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

The arrest marks a serious security incident at the nation’s capital, with the suspect apprehended whilst armed with three weapons. Secret Service agents responded to the incident and detained the individual for questioning. Details regarding the specific nature of the weapons and the exact circumstances of the arrest remain under investigation by federal authorities.

This incident follows recent heightened security concerns and comes as the Trump administration continues to face various national security challenges. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities examining the suspect’s background, motivations and any potential connections to extremist organisations or networks.

Sources: Jerusalem Post, Times of Israel, Ynet, Walla