Man drove into park opposite White House and was arrested by Secret Service
The security lockdown imposed by the White House was lifted about half an hour later, and another person was arrested after jumping over a fence.
Quick Look
- A man drove his car into the sidewalk of Lafayette Square opposite the White House and hit a sign.
- He was arrested by the U.S.
- Secret Service.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
In Lafayette Square across from the White House, a man drove his car onto the sidewalk and hit a sign. Another person jumped a fence. The White House implemented a security lockdown for about half an hour. President Trump was at home at the time.
A man was arrested by U.S. Secret Service officers today after driving his car onto a sidewalk in a park across from the White House. The White House was placed under security lockdown for about half an hour and then lifted.
Agence France-Presse reported that video taken by witnesses at the scene showed that the man drove his car into a sign on the sidewalk in Lafayette Square opposite the White House, and was then dragged out of the car and subdued by the police.
A spokesman for the U.S. Secret Service stated that the driver of the vehicle "pretended to attack law enforcement officers" and was "immediately arrested and brought to justice."
The spokesman said in a statement that the authorities had dispatched an explosive ordnance disposal team (EOD) to the scene to "conduct a precautionary inspection of the vehicle." He also said that at the same time as the incident, "another person jumped over the guardrail near the northwest corner of Lafayette Square."
The statement pointed out: "This person was also quickly arrested and brought to justice. The two incidents have entered the investigation process."
According to reports, the White House implemented a security lockdown for about half an hour during the incident, and roads around the square were also closed for a time.
According to Reuters, US President Donald Trump was at home at the time of the incident. It is unclear whether the two incidents are related. (Compiled by: Hong Qiyuan)
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The Secret Service will investigate both incidents.
Very likely · Within days
Open Questions
- Are the two incidents related?
- Driver's motivation
- Identity and motivation of hurdle jumpers
