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Last Updated:July 16, 2025, 06:56 IST
The White House was briefly locked down on Tuesday after a phone was thrown over the North Lawn fence. Secret Service agents responded swiftly to the scene.
Brief lockdown at the White House (Photo: Social Media)
There was a brief lockdown at the White House on Tuesday after an object was thrown over the security fence. The incident occurred at approximately midday when Secret Service agents responded to reports of an object being hurled over the North Lawn fence.
Later, addressing reporters, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said someone had thrown their phone over the fence, thus prompting immediate security measures.
Photos on social media showed police officers outside the White House, guarding the area.
According to the details, the Secret Service implemented a full lockdown of the White House grounds and temporarily closed Pennsylvania Avenue to traffic.
Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.
Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.
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