Secret Service Lockdown at White House After Lafayette Park Incident

There has been an incident near the White House, in Lafayette Park, that has resulted in a White House lockdown. The Secret Service has asked members of the media to remain inside the building. It appears that an automobile drove into a sign in the park, and then a person emerged from that vehicle and started a fight with Secret Service and National Guard personnel on the site. CBS News' Jennifer Jacobs reports:

We're in security lockdown at White House, apparently while there's an incident at Lafayette Square Park. USSS officer asked us to stay inside the building. @SecretService

— Jennifer Jacobs (@JenniferJJacobs) November 9, 2026

Fox News' Alexandria Hoff has also reported on the incident.

Working on confirming information but were told to stay inside the WH during the incident. A Fox producer on-scene was told by witnesses a car crashed ahead of the Lafayette park barricades near the White House, that a man stayed in the car while another jumped out. Additional photos appear to show an individual apprehended.

— Alexandria Hoff (@AlexandriaHoff) November 9, 2026

She writes:

Working on confirming information but were told to stay inside the WH during the incident. A Fox producer on-scene was told by witnesses a car crashed ahead of the Lafayette park barricades near the White House, that a man stayed in the car while another jumped out. Additional photos appear to show an individual apprehended.

More confirmation has come in from The Telegraph's Connor Stringer.

NOW at the White House — press corps has been ordered inside by the secret service as part of some kind of lockdown. Not clear why or what the threat is. Separate videos suggest a car has rammed into the north end of Lafayette Square Park and then fought with Secret Service and National Guard.

— Connor Stringer (@connorstringer) November 9, 2026

He writes:

NOW at the White House — press corps has been ordered inside by the secret service as part of some kind of lockdown. Not clear why or what the threat is.  Separate videos suggest a car has rammed into the north end of Lafayette Square Park and then fought with Secret Service and National Guard.

And, finally, NewsNation's Hannah Brandt is reporting that the vehicle in question may have actually rammed, or tried to ram, an actual White House gate. Lafayette Square Park, where the initial reporting said the incident happened, borders the White House grounds.

RIGHT NOW: Secret Service is blocking off entrances to the White House after an apparent security incident near one of the gates. @NewsNation https://t.co/aHlEZ1kf3d

— Hannah Brandt (@HannahBrandt_TV) November 9, 2026

In the videos from Hannah Brandt, one can clearly see emergency vehicles on the scene, including at least one fire truck and an ambulance. An officer can also be seen stretching what appears to be crime scene tape around the area. Law enforcement and the National Guard are present at the scene. One ambulance on the scene appears to have its back loading doors open, as though the crew is preparing to or has already taken on an injured person.

As of this writing, there has been no official statement from the Secret Service or the White House. 

This is a breaking story. We will be watching as this develops and bring you updates as events warrant.

Editor's Note: Do you enjoy RedState's conservative reporting that takes on the radical Left and woke media? Support our work so that we can continue to bring you the truth.

Join RedState VIP and use promo code FIGHT to receive 60% off your membership.