Key takeaways:
- 19-year-old Sai Varshith Kandula was arrested after crashing a U-Haul truck into a security barrier near the White House and waving a Nazi flag.
- Kandula had been planning the incident for six months in an effort to “seize power” from the government.
- Kandula holds a green card for lawful, permanent U.S. residency, and the incident is still under investigation.
A 19-year-old Missouri man was arrested Monday night after crashing a U-Haul truck into a security barrier near the White House and waving a Nazi flag.
Sai Varshith Kandula, of suburban St. Louis, was taken into custody by the U.S. Secret Service and other law enforcement agencies after the incident. He appeared in court Wednesday wearing an orange jail-issued jumpsuit, and prosecutors requested pre-trial detention.
According to authorities, Kandula had been planning the incident for six months in an effort to “seize power” from the government. He flew to Washington, rented the truck, and drove straight to the White House. After crashing the truck into the barrier, he removed the Nazi flag from a backpack and began waving it around.
A Department of Justice official clarified Wednesday that Kandula does hold a green card for lawful, permanent U.S. residency. It was initially reported that he was not a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
The incident is still under investigation, and it is unclear what charges Kandula may face.
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