Washington, D.C. – A tense moment unfolded outside the White House on Monday afternoon when a man managed to climb over the South Grounds’ perimeter fence before being quickly detained by the U.S. Secret Service.
Witnesses say the man, dressed entirely in black, quietly approached the fence, said something inaudible, and began climbing. His attempt was abruptly halted as he became entangled in the anti-climb spikes mounted at the top of the barrier.
Footage captured by a bystander shows Secret Service agents — including tactical response teams, canine units, and rooftop personnel — rapidly moving in and pulling the man down. He was taken into custody without a struggle.
Officials have yet to release the individual’s name or any information about what might have motivated his actions.
“The situation was contained within seconds,” a Secret Service spokesperson said in a brief statement. “There was no threat to the President or any White House staff.”
Authorities confirmed the man had no weapons on him, and no one was injured during the incident. An internal review is now in progress, and charges are expected depending on its outcome.
The White House continues to maintain heightened security measures, especially with the 2024 election cycle intensifying and increasing public activity around the area.
(This article was compiled from eyewitness accounts and verified law enforcement statements.)
