A woman from San Antonio, Texas, was arrested in Washington, DC, on allegations of threatening former President Donald Trump and carrying an unlicensed firearm according to Breitbart.
The arrest follows a failed assassination attempt on Trump during a rally in Pennsylvania earlier this month.
Christina Montoya was detained by the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) on Friday near Capitol Hill, less than a mile from the iconic location and about three miles from the White House.
According to the police report, Montoya possessed an unlicensed firearm and a magazine at the time of her arrest. The offense start date is recorded as July 20, 2024, though it's not clear when she allegedly made the threats against Trump.
On the day of Montoya’s arrest, Trump was in the Hamptons meeting with donors, far from the scene in Washington, DC.
Just a week earlier, an assassination attempt on Trump occurred during his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, elevating security concerns.
The shooter, identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, opened fire during the rally, causing chaos and bloodshed. A bullet pierced the upper part of Trump’s ear, leaving his face bloody. One bystander was killed, and two others were critically injured in the incident.
The Secret Service officers quickly responded, and Crooks was shot and killed at the scene.
Trump later praised the Secret Service agents as "brave" for their protection during the episode.
During a subsequent rally in Atlanta, Georgia, Trump addressed the failed assassination attempt, attributing his survival to divine intervention.
“The first one was not a good situation, not a good situation. That was really something incredible. That was from God. That was from God,” Trump said. “Because the chances … that was from God. For all of you non-believers, that one was from God, right?”
Security experts have noted that the assassination attempt on Trump was the most serious threat to a U.S. president since Ronald Reagan was shot in 1981.
This was not the first time Trump has faced assassination threats. In March 2019, West Virginia State Police closed Interstate 68 due to an individual threatening to assassinate then-President Trump and bomb the Pentagon.
The recent series of events has renewed debates about security measures for high-profile political figures, especially amidst heated political climates.
Montoya’s arrest has now opened up a legal battle as she faces serious charges. The specifics of when Montoya allegedly made the threats against Trump in relation to her arrest remain unclear.
The incident has underscored the heightened security concerns surrounding former and current presidents, especially in the context of recent assassination attempts.
Authorities are reportedly re-evaluating security protocols for major political events and rallies to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Montoya’s case is likely to draw significant attention as more details about her alleged actions and motivations come to light.
Former President Trump continues to maintain a robust public presence, often reflecting on the close call and expressing gratitude for the swift actions of his security detail.
Additional details on Montoya’s arrest and subsequent legal proceedings are expected to emerge, shedding more light on the circumstances that led to her detention near the nation's capital.
Christina Montoya from Texas was arrested in Washington, DC, for allegedly threatening Donald Trump and possessing an unlicensed firearm.
This incident follows a serious assassination attempt on Trump in Pennsylvania, highlighting ongoing security concerns for high-profile political figures.
