Trump spots Chinese spies, gives chase, Secret Service stops the impromptu pursuit.
By Our Political Correspondent: Polly Ticks
WASHINGTON—The White House confirmed on Tuesday that three individuals later identified as Chinese government spies were apprehended on the executive mansion’s grounds after being discovered “roaming with curiosity” near the Oval Office windows.
According to officials, President Donald Trump first noticed the trio while standing at the Oval Office window, where he was reportedly admiring the ongoing construction of what aides described as his “beloved and extremely tasteful” White House ballroom. The structure, which Trump has repeatedly compared to facilities in Mar-a-Lago, appeared to be the focal point of his attention until movement outside the window interrupted his inspection.
Witnesses say Trump observed the three individuals peering into the Oval Office with what sources described as “professional interest.” Moments later, Trump exited the White House at speed and pursued the startled figures across the lawn, allegedly shouting remarks about trespassing, national security, and the superior quality of American windows.
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The chase was short-lived. Secret Service agents, trained for a range of scenarios but not typically presidential footraces, intervened within seconds and apprehended the intruders without incident. The individuals were detained, questioned, and described by officials as “clearly not tourists.”
In a brief statement, a Secret Service spokesperson confirmed that the situation was resolved swiftly and that no classified information was compromised. “At no point was the Oval Office ballroom brochure exposed,” the spokesperson added.
Trump later addressed reporters, describing the incident as “very unfortunate for them” and praising both his own vigilance and the responsiveness of the Secret Service. “You have to watch the windows,” he said. “Great windows, the best windows—but people look.”
The Chinese government declined to comment, while White House staff confirmed that construction on the ballroom continued uninterrupted.
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