One thing that's not security theater is if you try to get into the room where the VP and Congress are you will be shot in the face (neck). Taking a podium or

One thing that's not security theater is if you try to get into the room where the VP and Congress are you will be shot in the face (neck). Taking a podium or making a mess of some paperwork isn't all that meaningful. I think it shows that the security professionals have it figured out.