U-Haul Crash Suspect Who Praised Nazi Regime Wanted to ‘Seize Power,’ ‘Kill the President’

A Nazi-style flag and other objects recovered from a rented box truck are pictured on the ground as the U.S. Secret Service and other law enforcement agencies investigate the truck that crashed into security barriers at Lafayette Park across from the White House in Washington on May 23, 2023. Nathan Howard/Reuters

The 19-year-old man accused of driving a U-Haul truck into security barriers near the White House on Monday night told police he wanted to “seize power” and kill President Joe Biden “if that’s what I have to do.”

Sai Varshith Kandula of Chesterfield, Missouri, was charged by the U.S. Park Police on May 22 with assault with a dangerous weapon, reckless operation of a motor vehicle, threats to kill, kidnap, or inflict bodily harm on a president, vice president, or their family members, destruction of federal property, and trespassing.