Man Trying to Storm White House Grounds Backs Down as Rooftop Snipers Take Position
A man was apprehended outside the White House after he climbed over a security fence but then descended back down. His identity has not been disclosed, and it remains unclear if he will face charges. The incident was captured on video, with witnesses noting the man’s disregard for safety as he exclaimed ”F*** it” before crossing barriers. His actions prompted a swift law enforcement response, including armed personnel on the White House roof. the Secret Service indicated that the matter would be reviewed and reported that the individual may have a mental health issue. Historically, there have been multiple cases of individuals attempting to breach White House security, but most are quickly detained.
A man was taken into custody Monday outside of the White House after first climbing up a fence protecting the presidential residence before climbing back down.
The individual’s name has not been released, according to WTTG.
It is uncertain whether he will face charges.
The would-be intruder’s fence-scaling exploit was videoed.
“Saw this pretty surreal thing at the White House today,” David Stanley posted to X.
“This man walked by my wife and I as we were taking pics of the White House. He walked by us and said “F*** it” and started crossing barriers until he reached White House fence,” he wrote.
Stanley noted the man’s actions drew a quick response from law enforcement, including from what appeared to be armed men on the roof of the White House.
“Seeing the snipers on top scurrying around and dogs racing out on the lawn was wild,” he wrote.
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Saw this pretty surreal thing at the White House today. This man walked by my wife and I as we were taking pics of the White House. He walked by us and said “F$ck it” and started crossing barriers until he reached White House fence. Seeing the snipers on top scurrying around… pic.twitter.com/FxA9rCNNKC
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The White House and its grounds are protected by “uniformed officers, special agents, mission support personnel and advanced protective systems.”
The Secret Service said the incident and its response will be reviewed.
The website TMZ reported that authorities believe the individual has “an unspecified mental issue.”
The report said that with a charge of unlawful entry hanging over his head, the man will be given an evaluation.
The U.K.’s Daily Mail noted that President Donald Trump was in the White House for most of Monday, but it was uncertain where Trump was at the time of the incident.
Over the years, multiple people have sought to enter the White House grounds and been detained.
One who was quickly stopped and released was a toddler who in 2023 crawled in between the slats of the metal fence until Secret Service agents rounded him up and returned him to his parents, according to the Associated Press.
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