U.S. Capitol Police arrested a man Wednesday afternoon after he tried to bring a machete and three knives into the Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) at the U.S. Capitol, hours before President-elect Donald Trump was scheduled to arrive for talks. did. Along with the Republican Party.
The man was arrested shortly after 2 p.m. ET, and officers found a machete and three knives in his bag as he tried to enter the CVC, Capitol Police said in a statement. announced. He was arrested and charged with possession of a dangerous weapon.
“Shortly after 2 p.m., officers stopped and arrested a man attempting to bring a machete into the Capitol Visitor Center (CVC),” the U.S. Capitol Police said in a statement. statement. “During a security check at the north entrance of the CVC, officers discovered a machete in the man’s bag, turned off the X-ray machine, arrested the man, and secured the machete.”
“Three knives were also found in the bag, along with a machete. Security screening on the north side of the Capitol Visitor Center has been temporarily suspended while we investigate,” the statement continued. .
Shortly after 2 p.m., officers stopped and arrested a man who was attempting to bring a machete into the Capitol Visitor Center (CVC).
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— U.S. Capitol Police (@CapitolPolice) January 8, 2025
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— U.S. Capitol Police (@CapitolPolice) January 8, 2025
“A man has been arrested on multiple charges of possession of a dangerous weapon. We will provide further information as it becomes available,” they added. (Related: Exclusive: ‘Your father was shot’: Donald Trump Jr. shares harrowing moments after attempt on his father’s life)
The man has not yet been identified.
President Trump will meet with Senate Republicans later Wednesday to try to get the party “on the same page” to pass his policy agenda. President Trump has proposed passing a major reconciliation bill that includes key policy priorities such as immigration reform, energy production, extending first-term tax cuts, and raising or eliminating the debt ceiling. However, some Senate Republicans are proposing passing two separate bills. (Related: After election, 6 Democrats reverse votes to support Laken-Riley law)
President Trump is also visiting the Capitol to pay his respects to the recently deceased President Jimmy Carter before his funeral on Thursday.
