White House Experiences Short Lockdown Due To Nearby Protests

The White House was worried about a potential intrusion following protests in D.C.

BYAlexander Cole
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Protests have continued to erupt throughout the United States following the police killing of George Floyd. People are rightfully outraged about this atrocity and it's clear that the population has had enough of the police brutality that has plagued the country for years. Now, citizens are standing up and exercising their right to protest. As you can imagine, these protests have been met with resistance and a large police presence.

Last night, protesters took to the streets in Washington, D.C. and many got dangerously close to the White House. The Secret Service was so scared of what could happen that they put the White House under lockdown where many reporters and personnel were stuck for quite some time. Eventually, the lockdown was lifted and people were finally able to exit the premises.

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Protests continued throughout the night and cities all across the country are trying to deal with the fallout. Properties have been destroyed, people have been injured and countless others have been arrested. It all makes for some truly disturbing scenes although you can't help but feel like the country is experiencing a massive historical moment.

Stay tuned for all of the updates regarding this story as we will be sure to bring them to you.


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.