{"id":2574778,"date":"2026-02-28T15:36:02","date_gmt":"2026-02-28T20:36:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/secret-service-enhances-dc-security-posture-after-iran-strikes\/"},"modified":"2026-02-28T15:37:58","modified_gmt":"2026-02-28T20:37:58","slug":"secret-service-enhances-dc-security-posture-after-iran-strikes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/secret-service-enhances-dc-security-posture-after-iran-strikes\/","title":{"rendered":"Secret Service enhances DC security posture after Iran strikes"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fsecret-service-enhances-dc-security-posture-after-iran-strikes%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2574778&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>An article from the Washington Examiner reports that the U.S. Secret Service has tightened security for its protectees in Washington, D.C. and elsewhere after President Donald Trump ordered a U.S.-Israel coordinated strike on Iran, with Trump reportedly directing \u201cOperation Epic Fury\u201d overnight from Mar-a-Lago. The agency says it is actively monitoring the Iran operation and coordinating with federal and local partners, and the public may notice an <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/afl-urges-investigation-into-whether-garland-is-improperly-targeting-parents-with-schools-memo\/\" title=\"AFL Urges Investigation Into Whether Garland Is Improperly Targeting Parents With Schools Memo\">increased law enforcement<\/a> presence<\/a> around Secret Service\u2013protected sites. Specific protective measures are not disclosed for operational security reasons, but any temporary traffic or pedestrian impacts will be communicated by local authorities. The piece notes a Mar-a-Lago intrusion last weekend in which an armed man was fatally shot by Secret Service agents and a local deputy, with Trump not present at the time. Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and their immediate families remain under Secret Service protection. Besides Washington, D.C., cities like New York and Los Angeles are boosting patrols at sensitive locations and religious sites, though federal authorities say there are no known credible threats at this time.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Secret Service enhances DC security posture after Iran strikes<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2519086\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>The <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/secret-service\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"1478\">Secret Service<\/a> has enhanced security for its high-profile protectees in Washington, D.C., and elsewhere after President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"4\">Donald Trump<\/a> ordered a U.S. strike on <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/iran\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"100\">Iran<\/a> in coordination with Israel.<\/p>\n<p>The federal agency responsible for protecting the president said it is &ldquo;actively monitoring&rdquo; the ongoing operation in Iran and is cooperating with federal and local partners.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4475662\/trump-finds-unlikely-democratic-allies-on-decision-to-strike-iran\/\">Trump finds unlikely Democratic allies on decision to strike Iran<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4475844\/netanyahu-touts-growing-signs-iran-strikes-killed-the-ayatollah\/\">Netanyahu touts &#8216;growing signs&#8217; Iran strikes killed the Ayatollah<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4475816\/watch-live-netanyahu-speaks-after-iran-attacks\/\">WATCH LIVE: Netanyahu speaks after Iran attacks<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;While we do not discuss our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-secret-service-expanded-after-kirk-assassination\/\" title=\"... ... expanded after Kirk assassination\">specific protective measures<\/a> for operational security reasons, the public may notice an increased law enforcement and federal presence around U.S. Secret Service protected sites,&rdquo; the Secret Service <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SecretService\/status\/2027802057227342245\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SecretService\/status\/2027802057227342245\">said in a statement<\/a> on Saturday. &ldquo;Any temporary traffic or pedestrian impacts will be communicated by our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/justice-dept-launches-regional-gun-trafficking-strike-forces\/\" title=\"Justice Dept Launches Regional Gun Trafficking Strike Forces\">local law enforcement partners<\/a>.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4475732\/the-us-and-israel-attacked-iran-what-we-know\/\"><strong>THE US AND ISRAEL ATTACKED IRAN: WHAT WE KNOW<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We appreciate the public&rsquo;s continued cooperation and awareness,&rdquo; the agency added. &ldquo;As always, if something appears unusual or concerning, individuals are encouraged to report it to law enforcement.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The statement means higher security around the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/white-house\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"8767\">White House<\/a> or wherever the president may be at any given moment. Trump is currently at his <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/mar-a-lago\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"518\">Mar-a-Lago<\/a> resort in Florida, according to his Saturday schedule. He gave the order for &ldquo;Operation Epic Fury&rdquo; overnight from his resort.<\/p>\n<p>Last weekend, a young man carrying a shotgun and a fuel can infiltrated Mar-a-Lago before he was <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/4466788\/secret-service-armed-man-mar-a-lago-perimeter\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/4466788\/secret-service-armed-man-mar-a-lago-perimeter\/\">fatally shot<\/a> by two Secret Service agents and a local sheriff&rsquo;s deputy. Trump was not present at Mar-a-Lago at the time of the Feb. 22 incident, according to the Secret Service.<\/p>\n<p>Trump, Vice President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/jd-vance\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"7658\">JD Vance<\/a>, and their immediate families are under the Secret Service&rsquo;s protection.<\/p>\n<p>Vance was reportedly monitoring the joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran from the White House&rsquo;s Situation Room, along with Energy Secretary <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/chris-wright\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"11768\">Chris Wright<\/a>, Treasury Secretary <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/scott-bessent\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"11700\">Scott Bessent<\/a>, and the Director of National Intelligence <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/tulsi-gabbard\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"1024\">Tulsi Gabbard<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4475553\/rubio-gang-eight-iran-attack-venezuela-mission\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4475553\/rubio-gang-eight-iran-attack-venezuela-mission\/\">RUBIO ALERTED GANG OF EIGHT BEFORE IRAN ATTACK, IN CONTRAST TO VENEZUELA MISSION<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Metropolitan Police Department in <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/washington-dc\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"260\">Washington, D.C.<\/a>, said it is &ldquo;prepared to increase our presence as needed&rdquo; in light of the military conflict in Iran.<\/p>\n<p>Besides the nation&rsquo;s capital, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/new-york-city\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"286\">New York City<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/los-angeles\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"1221\">Los Angeles<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Following Trump\u2019s order for a U.S.-Israel coordinated strike on Iran, the Secret Service has tightened security for its principal protectees in Washington, D.C., and around the country. The agency says it is actively monitoring the Iran operation and working with federal and local partners. While it won\u2019t disclose specific protective measures for security reasons, the public may see greater law enforcement and federal presence near Secret Service\u2013protected sites, with any temporary traffic or pedestrian effects announced by local authorities. The agency also thanked the public for cooperation and urged people to report anything unusual.<\/p>\n<p>Trump, who is at Mar-a-Lago, authorized \u201cOperation Epic Fury\u201d overnight. Last weekend, an intruder carrying a shotgun and a fuel can infiltrated Mar-a-Lago and was fatally shot by two Secret Service agents and a local sheriff\u2019s deputy; Trump was not at the resort at the time. The president, Vice President JD Vance, and their immediate families remain under Secret Service protection. Vance reportedly monitored the U.S.-Israel strikes from the White House Situation Room with Energy Secretary Chris Wright, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and DNI Tulsi Gabbard. Washington\u2019s Metropolitan Police said they\u2019re prepared to increase their presence as needed, and New York City and Los Angeles are boosting patrols around religious sites and other sensitive locations, though no credible threats have been identified<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2159,"featured_media":2574779,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26059073776913.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651,538],"tags":[74803,74804,23344,74802,74805],"class_list":["post-2574778","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","category-washington-examiner","tag-dc-security-2","tag-iran-strikes-2","tag-national-security","tag-secret-service-2","tag-security-posture"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26059073776913.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2574778","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2159"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2574778"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2574778\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2574782,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2574778\/revisions\/2574782"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2574779"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2574778"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2574778"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2574778"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}