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BREAKING: Armed Suspect ARRESTED Outside Congress as Security Concerns MOUNT Under Trump

Gary FranchiFebruary 17, 2026225 views
BREAKING: Armed Suspect ARRESTED Outside Congress as Security Concerns MOUNT Under Trump
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Capitol Police announced Tuesday they have arrested a suspected gunman outside the U.S. Capitol building, sparking immediate security concerns as President Trump continues his second-term agenda just weeks after inauguration.

Law enforcement officials confirmed that officers arrested an individual carrying "what appears to be a gun" near the West Front of the Capitol building, forcing authorities to issue warnings for employees and bystanders to avoid the area.

"Our officers just arrested a person with what appears to be a gun near the West Front of the U.S. Capitol Building," Capitol Police stated. "Please avoid the area. One person is in custody."

The incident comes at a time when the Trump administration is pushing through major legislative priorities, including mass deportation efforts and government efficiency reforms led by Elon Musk's DOGE initiative. With Republicans controlling both chambers of Congress, any security breach raises questions about potential threats to the America First agenda.

Deep State Security Failures Continue?

This arrest highlights ongoing concerns about Capitol security that have plagued Washington since the January 6th protests. While the mainstream media obsesses over past events, real security threats continue to emerge under the watch of the same federal agencies that patriots have long questioned.

The timing is particularly concerning as Trump allies like Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem work to secure America's borders while dealing with security gaps right in the heart of our nation's capital.

"We need answers about how this individual got so close to the Capitol with a weapon while our elected representatives are working to restore America."

Patriots across the country are asking tough questions: How did this happen? What were this suspect's motives? And why do we keep seeing security failures when it comes to protecting the people's house?

As more details emerge, Americans deserve transparency about this incident and assurance that our lawmakers - especially those fighting for the MAGA agenda - are properly protected from potential threats. The Deep State has failed us before. We cannot let it happen again.

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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ConstitutionDefenderVerifiedjust now
I'm concerned about the broader pattern here. Are we seeing coordinated efforts to intimidate our elected officials? This needs serious investigation.
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SecurityExpertVerifiedjust now
The FBI usually looks into whether these incidents are connected. Good point about coordination.
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PatriotFirst2024Verifiedjust now
Thank God our Capitol Police were alert and stopped this before it escalated. We can't afford any more violence around our government buildings.
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DCResidentVerifiedjust now
Agreed. I work downtown and the security presence has definitely increased lately.
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FreedomFighter1776Verifiedjust now
Thank goodness no one was hurt. Our representatives need to be able to do their jobs without fear of violence, regardless of party.
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RedStateRealistVerifiedjust now
My brother is Secret Service and he's been telling us the threats have increased significantly. These officers deserve our full support.
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ConservativeVoice88Verifiedjust now
This is exactly why we need strong law and order policies. Criminals need to know there are consequences.
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TrumpSupporter45Verifiedjust now
Excellent work by law enforcement! This is why we back the blue.
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AmericaFirst2025Verifiedjust now
What kind of weapon was the suspect carrying? The article doesn't give enough details about the threat level.
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NewsWatcherVerifiedjust now
Usually they don't release those details immediately for security reasons.
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LibertyCitizenVerifiedjust now
Was this person acting alone or part of a larger group? We need transparency about these security incidents.