Man arrested near White House for making ‘finger gun’ gesture at National Guard

Mira Bhakta·The Hill·November 4, 2026

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A man was released from custody in Washington, D.C., Wednesday after being arrested earlier in the week for allegedly pointing a “finger gun” toward a National Guard member near the White House. According to an arrest affidavit dated Monday, William Clark, 28, reportedly made “a shooting gesture with a finger gun” toward a van a…

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