'The irony runs deep'! White House fence may soon get a YUGE upgrade

It's gonna be YUGE! https://t.co/GEb8oCGzFB

— Luke van Loenen (@luke_sw2) April 28, 2016

This week there was another fence-jumping near the White House. Similar incidents involving people jumping the fence or throwing items over the it have prompted modifications to the security barrier.

Now, a major upgrade to the fence surrounding the White House might be on the way:

Secret Service calls for “taller and stronger” White House fence following series of jumpers https://t.co/WIRrIF9kUD pic.twitter.com/PD4uNtSbFl

— TheBlaze (@theblaze) April 28, 2016

NEW: @NBC4ITeam reports Secret Service plans to raise White House fence by 5 feet in 2018 https://t.co/C9SIfoirzp pic.twitter.com/C3pnd6RR76

— Scott MacFarlane (@MacFarlaneNews) April 27, 2016

So big fences DO work? Go figure!

Oh, the irony. 'Current fence simply is not adequate for a modern era' – US Secret Service. Obama's wall adds 5'. https://t.co/6FSAHkDUGS

— John Cardillo (@johncardillo) April 28, 2016

the irony is stunning. A wall for me but none for thee? https://t.co/GKbNgMtK0b

— JCDdraft (@jcddraft) April 28, 2016

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