A man was arrested Monday afternoon after scaling the U.S. Treasury Building fence near the White House, according to reports. The intruder climbed over the southeast side of the structure and was quickly apprehended by Secret Service agents.
President Trump was present at the White House during the incident. Secret Service Uniformed Division officers responded swiftly, preventing the individual from approaching the president’s residence. A spokesperson for the Secret Service confirmed the arrest, stating the man was charged with unlawful entry and transported to the Metropolitan Police Department’s 2nd District for processing.
RealClearPolitics reporter Susan Crabtree noted the suspect appeared to attempt disguising himself as a Secret Service agent. While the motive behind the breach remains unclear, authorities emphasized there was no threat to protective operations. The incident has raised questions about security measures following similar breaches in recent years.
The man is currently in custody, facing charges related to unauthorized access to federal property. No further details about his identity or intentions have been released at this time.
