The next time someone tried to break into the White House. Secret Service, the service responsible to protect American presidents strengthened the protection of the White House after two days in a row, two intruders tried to get into the presidential residence – and one of them succeeded. Also initiated an internal investigation.
Secret Service agents arrested for trespassing another intruder. The man first came to the gate leading to the White House, was turned back by security, then, undaunted denial, he returned to the same place in the car and did not want to be rejected. Other details not specified.
42-year-old Omar Gonzales, who was arrested on Friday, he got much further – he managed to climb the fence surrounding the residence, run the lawn and get inside the front door. After recognition, was taken to hospital, where it passes the test.
Secret Service spokesman Ed Donovan reported that the incident has already initiated an internal investigation.
A serious breach of security
writes Reuters, was one of the most serious security breaches of the White House under President Obama, which provoked the question of whether the protection of the presidential complex – which includes, among others, Secret Service agents and snipers – is sufficient.
During both incidents Obama or anyone in his family had been in the White House; spend the weekend at Camp David in Maryland.
“The president has full confidence in the Secret Service”
The president on Saturday assured that the incidents do not shaken his faith in his protection. “The president has full confidence in the Secret Service and is thankful agents and agentkom who daily protect himself, his family and the White House” – gave spokesman Frank Benenati. He added that Obama the investigation into the raids expects that will be carried out “with the same professionalism and devotion to the service of what Americans expect from the Secret Service.”
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Another incident at the White House. It is an investigation – Virtual Poland
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