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Secret Service Arrests Man Who Scaled White House Perimeter Near Treasury

Officials said protective operations were unaffected.

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WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 29: Members of the U.S. Secret Service detain an individual after they scaled the fence at the White House complex on September 29, 2025 in Washington, DC. Protesters gathered at the White House to demonstrate against the visit of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

Overview

  • The individual climbed a fence on the southeast side of the U.S. Treasury Building around 4:55 p.m., according to the Secret Service.
  • Officers detained him for unlawful entry and took him to the Metropolitan Police Department’s 2nd District for processing.
  • The agency reported no impact to White House protective operations.
  • The arrest occurred during protests in Washington linked to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit.
  • Authorities have not released the person’s identity or motive, and photos show him in a blazer and blue-tinted sunglasses being escorted in handcuffs.