In an unusual incident on Monday night, a vehicle crashed into an exterior gate at the White House, causing a stir in the heart of Washington D.C. The New York Post reported that the driver of the vehicle has been taken into custody, as confirmed by Secret Service Chief of Communications, Anthony Guglielmi. The incident occurred at approximately 6 pm local time, though President Joe Biden was not present at the White House during the occurrence.
the collision.” Traffic delays were reported at the intersection of 15th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue as a result of the crash. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries, and the Secret Service is working diligently to understand the circumstances surrounding the incident.
This incident comes on the heels of a prior collision on December 17, involving a car and an SUV from President Biden’s motorcade in downtown Wilmington, Delaware. President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden were leaving the Biden-Harris 2024 headquarters when a car interrupted their exit by hitting a motorcade SUV. Despite the surprise and a brief interruption, both the President and the First Lady emerged unharmed from the incident.
In an unusual turn of events, President Biden responded to a shouted question about his poll numbers, stating, “You’re reading the wrong polls.” Shortly after this statement, a silver copper sedan with Delaware plates collided with what appeared to be a motorcade SUV, creating a loud bang. President Biden, visibly surprised, stood outside the vehicle as Secret Service agents swiftly secured the area, pulling weapons on the driver.
The driver, complying with law enforcement, raised his hands and quickly retreated back to his van. The Secret Service is actively investigating both incidents to determine the causes and any potential security concerns. These events serve as a reminder of the challenges and unexpected situations that can arise, even in the vicinity of the highest levels of government.
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