In anticipation of Tuesday’s election, business owners in Washington, D.C., have boarded up storefronts, and security fencing has been erected around major government buildings, including the White House, Capitol building, and Vice President Kamala Harris’s residence.
The Secret Service has installed eight-foot-tall metal fencing around the White House, Treasury Department, and parts of Lafayette Square, as reported by the Washington Post.
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Fencing has also been placed outside the Naval Observatory and Harris’s residence. While officials report no specific threats, Washington’s police chief reassured the public at a press conference, stating, “There is no need for alarm.”
Additional security measures include temporary barriers around the Capitol and “Police Line: Do Not Cross” signage around the perimeter.
In West Palm Beach, Florida, where former President Donald Trump plans to hold his election night event, the Secret Service has also increased security around the convention center.
The Secret Service released a statement on Sunday emphasizing collaboration with federal, state, and local authorities in both Washington, D.C., and Palm Beach to ensure Election Day safety.
“These enhancements are not in response to any specific issue but are part of broader safety preparations,” the agency clarified.