White House Experiences Short Lockdown Due To Nearby Protests

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

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.

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 editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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