The Secret Service has enhanced security for its high-profile protectees in Washington, D.C., and elsewhere after President Donald Trump ordered a U.S. strike on Iran in coordination with Israel.
The federal agency responsible for protecting the president said it is “actively monitoring” the ongoing operation in Iran and is cooperating with federal and local partners.
“While we do not discuss our specific protective measures for operational security reasons, the public may notice an increased law enforcement and federal presence around U.S. Secret Service protected sites,” the Secret Service said in a statement on Saturday. “Any temporary traffic or pedestrian impacts will be communicated by our local law enforcement partners.”
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“We appreciate the public’s continued cooperation and awareness,” the agency added. “As always, if something appears unusual or concerning, individuals are encouraged to report it to law enforcement.”
The statement means higher security around the White House or wherever the president may be at any given moment. Trump is currently at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, according to his Saturday schedule. He gave the order for “Operation Epic Fury” overnight from his resort.
Last weekend, a young man carrying a shotgun and a fuel can infiltrated Mar-a-Lago before he was fatally shot by two Secret Service agents and a local sheriff’s deputy. Trump was not present at Mar-a-Lago at the time of the Feb. 22 incident, according to the Secret Service.
Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and their immediate families are under the Secret Service’s protection.
Vance was reportedly monitoring the joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran from the White House’s Situation Room, along with Energy Secretary Chris Wright, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and the Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard.
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The Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C., said it is “prepared to increase our presence as needed” in light of the military conflict in Iran.
Besides the nation’s capital, New York City and Los Angeles are among the major U.S. cities increasing their police presence following the latest strikes on Iran. Both cities are deploying police patrols to religious sites and other sensitive locations. There are no known credible threats to the country at this time, according to federal law enforcement.