They sparked one of the highest alerts on the White House complex since the Sept. 11 attacks in 2001 . “The White House does not comment on security protocols and decisions,” said White House spokesman Judd Deere. Secret Service protocol would have called for all those under the agency’s protection to be in the underground shelter. Trump has told advisers he worries about his safety, while both privately and publicly praising the work of the Secret Service. In recent days security at the White House has been reinforced by the National Guard and additional personnel from the Secret Service and the U.S. Park Police.

Source: Hindustan Times June 01, 2020 08:14 UTC