A man was arrested by the U.S. Secret Service outside the White House on February 3 after climbing a fence on the South Grounds. The incident, filmed by witness David Stanley, occurred around 4:20 p.m. Stanley reported the man shouted “F*** it” before scaling the fence. The suspect’s identity and whether he will face charges remain unclear. Secret Service personnel, including rooftop snipers and K9 units, responded to the scene.
In a separate matter, an independent panel criticized the Secret Service for security flaws during the July assassination attempt on Donald Trump. The panel identified systemic issues and called for urgent reforms. It recommended new leadership and a return to the agency’s core protective mission. Trump has nominated Sean Curran, head of his personal security detail, as the new Secret Service director.
