FTA: "The closure will "lessen the possibility of individuals illegally accessing the White House grounds," Secret Service Communications Director Cathy Milhoan

FTA: "The closure will "lessen the possibility of individuals illegally accessing the White House grounds," Secret Service Communications Director Cathy Milhoan said." Silly me, I thought the fence around the White House, coupled with a small platoon of Secret Service agents, were in place for that. At this rate, by the time I have grandchildren they'll need to pass a background check to even enter DC to gaze at an outdoor monument between the hours of 9am and 5pm.