World● Low1h ago · Nov 5, 2026, 5:19 PM
Man arrested near White House for making ‘finger gun’ gesture to troops
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from The Independent World · North America
The man was arrested after holding his phone in one hand while performing the ‘shooting gun gesture’ with the other
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