UPDATE: A driver was arrested late Tuesday night after crashing a vehicle into the gates of the White House, while President Donald Trump was just a few hundred feet away. The incident occurred at 10:37 p.m. outside the Secret Service vehicle gate located at 17th & E St, NW, Washington, DC.
The U.S. Secret Service confirmed that the individual was taken into custody immediately by Uniformed Division officers. Officials assessed the vehicle and declared it safe, but the investigation into the motive behind this dangerous act is ongoing. “Our investigation into the cause of this collision is ongoing,” the agency stated on X.
This alarming incident comes amid rising tensions and security concerns nationwide, with recent reports of escalating violence targeting federal institutions. Just days before this ramming, a suspicious elevated hunting stand was discovered near Palm Beach International Airport, raising further alarm about threats against federal officials.
Witnesses reported the vehicle appeared to be a small sedan, and a lockdown was initiated in the area following the crash. A photo circulating on social media captured the scene as it unfolded, highlighting the severity of the situation.
No injuries were reported during this incident, and authorities have not yet released the identity of the driver. This event marks yet another in a series of security breaches at federal properties. Last month, a man named Donald Henson was arrested for ramming a vehicle into the FBI’s Pittsburgh field office, an act classified as a targeted attack against the bureau.
As investigations continue, officials urge heightened vigilance regarding security at federal locations. The potential motives behind these acts remain unclear, and the public is left to wonder what further developments may arise.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story unfolds.
