PBS NewsHour

Armed White House intruder sparks calls for investigation

Clip: 09/23/2014 | 2m 7s

Omar Gonzalez, an Army veteran from Texas, made it all the way through the unlocked White House front door with a three-inch knife last Friday before being stopped. The Secret Service immediately increased surveillance and foot patrols, but the incident renewed criticism for the president’s security team and a House hearing was scheduled for next week. Judy Woodruff reports.

Aired: 09/23/14

Expired: 12/31/69

Rating: NR

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