The White House front lawn was locked down after a security scare on Tuesday.
By Aniket Chakraborty
July 23, 2025
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An unknown object was thrown over the North Lawn fence, sparking immediate alerts.
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Secret Service agents rushed to secure the premises and closed Pennsylvania Avenue.
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Members of the press outside were quickly escorted to the briefing room.
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After a tense 30 minutes, an all-clear signal was issued, and restrictions were lifted.
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White House Press Secretary
Karoline Leavitt
confirmed the object was a phone.
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The lockdown comes days after the anniversary of a Trump assassination attempt.
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That attack left Trump injured and claimed the life of a firefighter.
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Authorities remain on high alert with the upcoming presidential elections.
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Security at the White House is being reviewed to prevent future breaches.
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