BREAKING: Man Charged With Threatening President After Ramming U-Haul Into Gate Near White House

A man who crashed a U-Haul truck into barriers around the White House late Monday has been charged with several crimes, including threatening the president.

The man, who has not yet been identified, smashed into a security gate at Lafayette Park, which is in front of the White House gates. He was charged with five crimes, including threatening to kill, kidnap, or harm the President, Vice President, or family member, Park Police told WUSA.

The Secret Service said the U-Haul’s cargo hold was empty, but a Nazi flag was reportedly retrieved from the cab of the truck, according to ABC7 News.

No one appeared to be injured, but police believe the act was intentional.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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