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Child Slips Through White House Fence, Prompting Secret Service Response

A young child briefly breached the White House perimeter on Wednesday evening but was safely reunited with their parents by the Secret Service.

Secret Service spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi confirmed the incident in a post on X.
A Secret Service officer carries a child that slipped through the fence of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 26, 2025.
The White House is seen Monday, March 10, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
A Secret Service agent carrying a kid who squeezed through the White House fence.

Overview

  • The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. on March 26, 2025, when a young child slipped through the north fence of the White House.
  • Secret Service officers quickly intercepted the child on the North Lawn and reunited them with their parents without any injuries or disturbances.
  • A video of the event, showing an officer carrying the child across the lawn, was widely shared on social media, drawing humorous and amazed reactions.
  • The White House fence, designed to prevent intrusions, has previously allowed small children to slip through, highlighting ongoing security challenges.
  • The Secret Service confirmed the resolution of the situation but has not released further details about the child or their family.