British Couple React to 10 Insane Security Features Of The White House

[@MarthaDwyer]

The President also has an official "Get Away" in the Maryland mountains called Camp David. It has all the security and communication abilities of the White House. The President can also go to their personal residence. George HW Bush had a ranch in Texas, Ronald Reagan had a house in California where he hosted Queen Elizabeth and they went horse back riding together. Trump has Mar El Lago in Florida and Biden has a beach house in Delaware, where he spends most weekends during the summer.

[@docbearmb]

GHW Bush would also go to his home on the ocean in Maine.

[@samueljaramillo4221]

The Presidents family lives there full time on the second floor.

[@runrafarunthebestintheworld]

It's still strange that the White House residents is separate from the White House.

[@samueljaramillo4221]

@@runrafarunthebestintheworld No, the residents live on the second floor of the White House. All in the same building.

[@UAClutch]

Roger that sir, we've found him. He knows about the second floor. But sir, is there no other way? Roger that. Task Force Bruiser in route, ETA to Target, one-five Mikes...

[@ccchhhrrriiisss100]

During college, I attended a conference in Washington D.C. that took place during a huge snowstorm (with a couple of feet of snow). Most of the city and museums were shut down. So, two friends and I were walking around the Smithsonian museums, White House and monuments. While just outside of the White House, we were playing around in the snow and throwing snowballs at one another. One of our snowballs went over the fence into the White House grounds. Within moments, several Secret Service agents (with guns) apprehended us. We were scared to death (especially one of my friends who was from Africa). The Secret Service agents quickly realized that we were just college students playing around and throwing snowballs at one another. However, we were sooooo afraid that we might get into trouble. They laughed and told us to "be cool" and avoid "throwing things" into the White House grounds. They even took pictures with us (and one actually took a photo with my phone). Needless to say, I have known since then that the U.S. Secret Service even notices a snowball at the White House during a snowstorm.

[@murieljames4022]

@Chris M* Awesome story, thank you. P.s. did you pee your pants because I probably would have😃.

[@Fergus_0703]

those are the moments in life where you get scared to death at the moment and then wholesomely brag it for the rest of your life.

[@patrickchambers5999]

Several local police departments near where I live use Belgian Malinois, and they only respond to Flemish (Dutch) commands! That's how they are trained since few Americans speak that language.

[@slothachunk]

i still think it's funny that even with all the security a couple managed to crash a state dinner back in 2009

[@emmasmith1564]

I come from an extended family of White House workers spaning back to the Roosevelt administration. When I was a kid, I loved going to work with my parents and exploring the White House. I got to go in places that aren't on any tour and met every President and First Lady. It's kind of sad that they've had to take so many security measures. I miss the days you could drive down15th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, or walk around the Ellipse. There is also a big downside to growing up in a family who all hold Top Secret security clearances. Every year or so I'd have one of my friend's parents or a teacher randomly ask me where one of my family works, so I knew they'd been questioned by the FBI. They'd watch our house, and I believe our phones were bugged. My next door neighbor was CIA, so I never knew if they were watching our house or his. It made for an interesting childhood.

[@mars1072]

Where are the aliens? I know you know.. lol

[@emmasmith1564]

@@mars1072 No aliens but I do know of a few funny stories.

[@ephennell4ever]

"... an interesting childhood." I'll say! If you started telling stories, it'd probably be a week (or more) before you started to run out of material! P.S. - heck, I've got stories just from college-class excursions to various Departments and Offices in WDC! I can only imagine the stuff you could cover!

[@theprowrestlingnova]

I went inside the white house with my school for a trip in 8th grade we traveled to DC for a week and walking inside such an important place is a surreal feeling it was such a cool moment I'll never forget

[@chrisskinner7554]

"Pizza to a different address because if the mule doesn't know who its for..." whoa

[@caw7007]

When I lived in Seattle, President Obama was visiting. A small plane accidentally flew into the Presidential no fly zone. Two fighter jets were there in minutes. They contacted the pilot and escorted him out of the no fly zone. For a few minutes it was crazy. I worked at a hospital near in Burien and we felt the fighter jets boom when they kicked in after burners. We didn’t know what happened for an hour or so.

[@Fergus_0703]

you know things are real when you hear sonic booms on a residential area.

[@gmac9987]

We were doing some training on ft lewis and the ptsd kicked in for a few of us when we heard those sonic booms. The 2 f-15's cane from Portland and were over seattle in like five minutes after getting airborn...CRAZY!!!!!!

[@anneboban2002]

I used to hear those all the time, as a kid. Haven't heard one since.

[@sdcowboy85]

The "epicenter" of the US Government is the Capital Building, not the Whitehouse. The latter is where the president is, not the "Government".

[@runrafarunthebestintheworld]

But it still feels like it's treated like the epicenter. While the Capitol Building is just that. The Capitol.

[@kelmac1618]

I thought the same thing, Cowboy. We have a government, not a czar. The three branches have limited powers, regardless of whether or not the president is educated about that. 😉

[@heero75]

I actually saw someone "jump" the fence at the White House, it was in 94 or 95 so before 9/11 and the massive build up of protection and we could go right up to the fence which wasn't as high. A little kid, maybe 5 or 6 somehow found their way through the gap and landed on the yard. Suddenly all these cops showed up while the kid was playing on the grass while the parents where freaking out. The cops kind of looked at each other wondering what to do, before one of them lead the kid to the nearest exit. It was kind of funny because they just handed the kid back and let the parents go on their way. Like I said this was well before 9/11.

[@Maelus927]

Lmao the entire video i thought millie was saying that the white house was protected by Gods... not guards

[@fakebobbyhill296]

“Somebody just ordered 60 big macs 60 quarter pounders, 135 medium fries, 97 medium milk shakes, 46 diet cokes, and 87 cokes.” “Where’s it going?” “ 1598 Pennsylvania Ave. “ “Dammit, thought I had him with my plan of getting a job at McDonald’s…. One day Mr. P. “ Lol. Just kidding Secret Service.

[@TreeGod.]

They said it has all these security features, but some dude a few years ago literally ran up the whole lawn, opened an unlocked door and was running around for a few minutes in the building

[@kimson305]

You mean the man that got shot?

[@kimchitwood7791]

The dogs are VERY intelligent I have one one he can sense my seizures before I can and has had no training

[@TR4200]

@3:00 It’s the main resident for the first family. There is also Camp David, Presents actual home (ie. Bush’s Ranch in Texas, Obama‘s Hawaii home, Trumps mar-a-Lago) The President can also be taken to underground bases or bases in mountains.

[@Bearfacts01]

Dogs like horses and other animals are bred for their performance in certain tasks like hunting, guarding etc. Their breeding along with their training is what makes them.

[@jacd751]

I toured the White House when I was a child & Reagan was president. Back then you just had to get in line. Nowadays... security is INSANE.

[@MichaelScheele]

To be eligible to run for President of the USA, one must be at least 35 years of age and a natural born citizen. Unfortunately, there are some disagreements about the precise meaning of natural born citizen. At minimum, everyone agrees one cannot be a naturalized citizen and run for POTUS, to say nothing of being a non-citizen. An example is Arnold Schwarzenegger. He is a naturalized US citizen. As a US citizen, he can vote in elections. He can run for most political offices except for President or Vice-President.

[@TreyM1609]

It’s a shame cause the way things are I’d probably vote for him or at least support him running

[@runrafarunthebestintheworld]

I also think 35 is not low enough. Maybe just 30 is good enough. At least the President won't be in his or her 20's.

[@spencer9095]

Well put it this way if you get on a roof of a building thats within a 1 mile range and has a clear sight of the Whitehouse you'll have snipers trained on you until they can contact the building manager

[@williampilling2168]

The Presidents that were very wealthy, such as Bush or Trump, tended to spend a lot of time at thier private residences, Bush at his Ranch in Texas, and Trump in his golf course in Florida. Less wealthy presidents such as Obama and Clinton, spent a lot of time at the White House.

[@cotybowman8825]

I went to the White House on a tour with my church a couple months before 9/11. We were out on the lawn and a Secret Service Agent walks by with a dog. I recognized it as one of President Bush's dogs. I asked the agent if I could pet it and he said yes just don't pick it up. That was the softest dog I have ever touched. It felt like silk. President Bush was so nice. I didn't get to meet him, but he sent me a letter and a signed picture. I had written to him to tell him about my Dad, who was a Federal Agent that was killed in a helicopter crash. The Secret Service had talked to my Mom and said that even though he wasn't going to be able to meet me, he wanted to do something. It really meant a lot. Washington before 9/11 was totally different. Secure, but not locked down. Love your videos!

[@jakeadams5944]

You’d enjoy the secret service video. Of course everything is limited to what protections are let into the public eye. They can’t divulge everything after all, however, it is pretty cool to see the protocols in place that they allow us to know about. Definitely don’t take security lightly. Blows my mind how much deeper it goes, not just to the president but to all current and former public figures of the government. Arguably one of (if not the most) security oriented and discreet organizations in the entire world. And even with all of that some things slip by from time to time. What separates us from most other countries in this respect is an acute ability to adapt and shift tactics at a moments notice. Love the videos you guys do. Def check out the secret service tactics or even some of the declassified cia missions. The world is nutty

[@ChanceNP]

I was a flight nurse in Virginia and because we fly pts to hospitals in DC, we had to fill out a form for review by the Secret Service.

[@ellenstrack6274]

The dogs have a personality that allows for a great range of training

[@ESUSAMEX]

I did a White House tour in the 1980s, and it was easy to get in back then. Now tours are only really open to American citizens. Foreigners must have their ambassador to the US get special permission to visit the White House. I believe this permission must be in written form and it must be done more than six months in advance. Once approved, you'll be allowed to visit.

[@samuelluria4744]

Exactly as it should be.

[@rodmadder]

We visited the White House in 2019, and took our German foreign exchange student with us; it's pretty straight forward. We had to go through our congressman and she through the embassy.

[@dericmasuda]

Millie you’re so funny, when you guys talk about being born to teach, you’re facial expressions are bloody hilarious 🤣. You 2 are my favorite English couple

[@runrafarunthebestintheworld]

They are so lucky they found each other. Especially since they both like England and football what a perfect couple. 😅

[@patriciapierce9781]

they wear the sunglasses so nobody can see them scanning the crowds for potential threats.

[@caliado]

Caveat: I am American, but its my understanding that Buckingham palace as well as all royal properties are guarded 24/7 and if I am not mistaken they are guarded by the Queen's Guard. I heard that they had real ammunition (its not ceremonial).

[@petertrabaris1629]

That was very interesting. I really liked learning about the dogs. First time I have heard an in-depth discussion of them, though, I remember when they were first employed as it was in the news. It is always eye-opening to learn how appropriately protected the U.S. and its leadership is.

[@davidcosta2244]

The secret service are the modern day equivalent of Ancient Rome’ s Praetorian Guard.

[@mikebunner3498]

The U.S. Secret Service is unreal. These dogs have the potential to work at this level. Some police departments use this breed. They are strong and powerful and smart. You two take care of each other. And stay safe...

[@kevinnaber790]

Guard dogs have a similar strenuous temperament analysis and training in their first year of life similar to what a service dog undergoes.

[@reneehomen2226]

The first family does absolutely live in the White House.

[@timengineman2nd714]

When Hinkley attacked and shot President Reagan, there's a few frames of video where a Secret Service Agent opens up his trenchtoat while facing Hinkley before he's also shot and goes down. Yes, he was wearing bullet proof clothing! It was the trenchtoat he opened to hide and protect the President!!! They've censored the videos (and the various news agencies cooperated. They pulled all the videos of what weapons various Secret Service Agents drew and were ready to fire!!! (Hint: not all of them were "only" semi-automatic!!)

[@jakeadams5944]

Also last comment I swear lol just wanna say Belgian malinois dogs are a beautiful and very intelligent.Probably the last dog I would ever want to cross paths with. They are extremely sharp and their sense of smell is par none. Often used by navy seals as well. Maligators. Probably my favorite breed of dog outside of Doberman.

[@samuelluria4744]

Have you ever seen a 200-pound Caucasian Shepherd tear apart a wolf?

[@theunwantedcritic]

I watch your videos all the time. Not because I can’t see the videos elsewhere because you guys are so cool.

[@catboicandy1663]

Amazing reaction as always! You should definitely watch the Secret Service vid.

[@uwbadger79]

It used to be that "any Joe Schmo" could tour the White House. You just went during hours it was open for tours.

[@saltysunflower]

I toured the White House before 9/11. It was unforgettable. I was still in awe just seeing what was on the tour.

[@firefighterchick]

The President also has a vacation location known as Camp David.

[@braddaves242]

it is the main home of the President and the first lady, they have camp david which is a vacation home like Balmoral castle for the Queen

[@JohnRodriguesPhotographer]

All breeds of dogs have natural tendencies. Part of training hones those tendencies and introduce new behaviors.

[@caw7007]

Yes check out the other Secret Service video!!

[@johnf-americanreacts1287]

There is a vacation home for the President as well called Camp David. And some presidents spend time in their own personal homes but not often (most presidents) because it makes protection difficult.

[@tejida815]

The President also has access to Camp David. I think the history of the White House, Camp David, and Blair House can be very interesting.

[@toomanyopinions8353]

Some guy broke into Buckingham palace 3 times so no, it's not well defended. My understanding is that it's mostly protected by people assuming it's protected.

[@LarryHatch]

Remember in 1982 when some idiot (Michael Fagan) got into Buckingham Palace twice including just him and the Queen whilst sleeping in her chamber. Twice. He actually sat on the edge of her occupied bed! He could have easily killed her. A guard silenced the alarm thinking it was faulty. (I suppose he is now on corgi poo patrol for his remaining days). She had to call twice before getting a response and then only a dog-walker showed up at first. He actually did not talk to her as shown in The Crown but probably could have before she ran away in her bare feet to find a phone.

[@reasonableman4546]

And now we have to investigate the foreign nationals for watching this video. lol

[@marycunningham4352]

You must be 35 years of age and born an American citizen to become of the United States of America. And must have lived in the United States for at least14 years.These qualifications are listed in the United States Constitution.

[@marycunningham4352]

Look up the U.S. CONSTITUTION

[@crystaldallavalle6978]

The dogs, while needing to be trained for the job, certain breeds have that protective, working instinct already in their DNA, so they are more or less 'born for the job.'

[@JoeyVatavuk]

wait i was in DC on 11/11/11 for a concert. i forgot all about that

[@raphaelpaz8476]

yes check it out also check out some video's out there about the nuclear football

[@daniel_sc1024]

The White House dates to 1792, but that is just the shell of the main house itself. The wings on each side are later additions, and each underwent renovations and expansions. In 1901 under Teddy Roosevelt the first floor was renovated, giving the state rooms the architectural appearance they have to this day. In 1952 the White House itself underwent an extensive renovation/restoration: the interior was emptied and then completely gutted down to the sub-basements, leaving only the exterior stone walls, and a new structure was built inside it and most of the interior architectural work from the Roosevelt renovation re-installed.

[@michaelevans1193]

The White House is the official residence of the President. Camp David in Maryland is the office presidential retreat. Every president has access to other vacation homes. Trump has his place in Florida that was part of his resort. Others have used homes donated by friends or colleagues. The Kennedy compound in Massachusetts has been a popular retreat for Democrats. The Bushes had their compound in Maine or ranch in Texas. Reagan had his ranch in California, which was nicknamed the “Western White House”.

[@runrafarunthebestintheworld]

Yep Trump is at his Maralogo golf course. 😅

[@jason42080]

Actual Mar-a-Lago was left to The U.S Government in 1973 when the owner passed away the late owner she wanted it to be used as a Winter White House or for State's Visits but it was never was used that much then in 1981 congress signed away ownership of government property then in 1985 Donald Trump bought it for 7 million when his first time offer of 15 million in 1983 was turned down so he bought the property between Mar-a- Lago and the Ocean for 2 million and said he was going to build a huge home that would block Mar-a- Lago's view of the Ocean which caused potential Buyers to walk away and that is how Trump got it for 7 million dollars...and the lesson is if Trump makes a decent offer of 15 Million which was 5 million less of asking price...take the first offer...but hey at least Mar-a- Lago was used as a Winter White House just like how the Late past 1973 owner wanted

[@waltermaples3998]

I Love your videos. I Love America and Your Queen our mother Country. Keep your videos coming. ❤

[@-.-4]

But where is the bathrooms underground? Drones are cool. My 1st president was Eisenhower in the 1950’s.

[@mikeciboroski3849]

There's presidential bunkers throughout the country

[@Wellch]

Security features at 10 Downing Street

[@ephennell4ever]

You definitely should do the Secret Service video ... it's fascinating! The only time that the POTUS isn't 'in residence' is while traveling, or at what is commonly called the 'Summer' (or 'Winter') White House; as the President's primary residence *before* becoming President ends up as an alternate WH. When Pres. Reagan was in office, his private residence at Rancho Del Cielo in California was referred to as the 'Western White House'.

[@mikeharrison3618]

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[@rodmadder]

One thing they didn't mention was explosive "sniffers". There are sensors there (and several places around DC, including some Metro entrances) that can detect the scent of explosive material as you walk past them.

[@xarkos]

"Based on the thumbnail I think this going to go into some insane stuff, cameras...". It's there a cultural disconnect I'm missing between the US and Canada. Here it often feels like every square inch of public space is covered by security cameras. The not only can be found covering every publicly accessible part of any business except the restrooms, but every ATM has a camera, many traffic lights, they're even an incredibly common form of home security to the point that most residential doorbells these days have a security camera. I'm not sure how exactly that qualifies as an example of an "insane" type of security feature. I think the only security feature more common and simple is just simply a lock.

[@kelmac1618]

I think the drones, the pressure sensitive fence that can’t be driven through, the infrared detectors, the missile launchers, a taster for food, 2 bunkers, bullet proof glass, and 2800 plain clothed secret service officers qualifies as extremely intense. In my state cameras on signals are not permitted anymore. The cameras you’ve cited are more privately owned than government managed, and they have limited scope. It’s impressive that “most” residences have security cameras. I don’t think 20% of homes in the US do.

[@daltonmckee4788]

Forgot about the lightning machine

[@jason42080]

Belgian Malinois Are born Highly Gifted Skillful animals.... the training is just to fine tune the dog onto being obedient in following commands like... let go!... stay! and if need be given the Kill Command which would be a 30 MPH/ 48.28032 KPH jump flying bite to the throat.... because these dogs are pinpoint accurate ground to air attack Fur-Missiles and imagine getting hit by something that weighs "5.3571428571 st" moving "48.28032 KPH"

[@ct267]

And January 6 put all these securities to shame.

[@daniellemurphy3910]

Camp David is a place for the President and his family to relax while still being in contact with the government.

[@11679MRT]

There are snipers on the roof and have hidden doors that they pop out of. There are plenty of photos of this.

[@TheBubbaClemson]

There's also Camp David, the presidential retreat, and some have spent time at their own homes...mostly ranches, like Reagan, W, and LBJ

[@toemblem]

I've visited the White House exterior three times and the White House Visitors Center (across the street) twice. When Obama was President you could get fairly close for a picture. Under Trump, there was a massive temporary fence that kept visitors further back. My most recent visit, under Biden, the Trump fence was gone but visitors still could not get as close as before. I've not seen the interior but the exterior is pretty cool. There is this protest that has been going on for four decades, on the north side. Pretty impressive resolve by the volunteers that protest. It is described as a peace vigil and I believe the stated goal is nuclear disarmament.

[@lockaby1]

yes your in training all your life and quite often you will find something you dint know existed

[@marieneu264]

Millie!!! Just like the space video when you should have for 4-3-2-1 blast off (4,321 likes), you missed an amazing opportunity here too! The White House address is 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue! 1600 likes would have been a good number to ask for!!!

[@Bryan31617]

Well a random guy with a knife actually made it inside of the white house during obummers term just happened while a women was guarding the front door🤣🤣

[@avenger007007]

There is a video on youtube for K9 Hurricane. He is a total badass of a dog.

[@marieneu264]

The dogs aren’t born that way, but they come from amazing bloodlines and pedigrees.

[@Mkproduction2]

Biden goes to a Beach House in Delaware. Trump to Mara Largo in Florida, some use Camp David(a private getaway for US Presidents.) But their primary residence is the White House while they're in office.

[@benx2230]

I expect the White House has upgraded to lidar-based sensors by now.

[@disgustedvet9528]

Visited the White House back in the early 50s to see the Christmas Tree , we didn't need any special appointment to enter . It was neat inside .

[@joannasmith470]

This is just the public security information that’s available. They would never tell every security measure for the safety of the president. They do live there full time but they have Camp David that they can visit and they also have their residential homes but most of them do not go back to their residential homes until they are out of office.

[@jakeadams5944]

Also think you’d enjoy Fort Knox. Impenetrable even if you managed to somehow get im

[@timengineman2nd714]

Does the President of the US live in the White House? Yes! Does the British Prime Minster live in #10 Downing Street in London, England? Yes to that one as well!

[@TwiztidPain]

The President has other houses they stay in also, the Vic President and Us president are never in the same location at the same time.

[@jrooksable]

They wear dark glasses so you won't know where their eyes are looking!😜

[@cudisogzombie]

The original Whitehouse was burn down in 1812 and rebuild n it caught on fire later on to

[@josephharrison5639]

Many of the clips in this video are from two movies, Olympus has fallen and White House down, both came out the same year and are basically the same movie. Terrorists take over the White House and one secret service member must save the president and chiefs of staff

[@billchmelik5697]

You should research the Greenbriar in west virginia

[@jordandale85]

Yet, many people have breached. There's always room for improvement.

[@JStvnsn]

Yes review the secret service video

[@warrendavis9262]

Yay, Beesley's!!!

[@LarryHatch]

How would you feel if your house was on the target list of every major terrorist organization and on the nuclear hit list of China and Russian if not others?

[@BlakeHanback01]

Yeah check it out.

[@mrbeaverstate]

Video starts at 1:23 first pause at 1:27🤣

[@suralos]

While The White House is the official full time residence of the US President the President usually spends the summer months at his private residential home and is referred to as "The Summer White House." One of particular note was the Calvin Coolidge Residence in Custer, South Dakota which has since been converted into the Custer State Park Resort where President Calvin Coolidge spent the summer of 1927 when he mode the decision to not run for re-election.

[@bazookajoe6133]

Some random guy got lost in DC and went down the street of the White House. Got a little to close and got shot to death. What does that say.

[@karenthompson8038]

I haven’t watch the whole thing yet, but let’s see if they mention about the windows the windows are bulletproof and they’re never allowed to be opened and Obamas daughter, who is young, opened up the windows, one time and they had to scream at her from down below to close the window and it really freaked her out but there’s like a bowling alley in there and yes Bidon leaves every weekend to go back to Delaware where he has a house

[@karenthompson8038]

And they don’t do tours anymore after the storming of the capital. I live right down the street from the White House

[@leebates8439]

They go through a training program

[@ESUSAMEX]

A professional breeder knows what to look for in a service dog, a show dog or just a pet. From there, training beings. The Navy SEALs use the Belgian Malinois instead German Shepherds because they are lighter for parachuting into a war zone.

[@stonemansteveiii3135]

I think I'd still rather have a Doberman guard!

[@pollyduron674]

The president actually has a few homes but the White House is the MAIN one. The others are mainly vacation homes I believe.

[@pacmanc8103]

I believe the only other government-provided ‘home’ for the president is Camp David. Anything else belongs to the the president personally.

[@DramaMustRemainOnTheStage]

Well since current how is never there is call this the vacation home

[@eMemoryCard]

Biden Delaware Home. Joe is always in Delaware. Quarantined WH now.

[@pacmanc8103]

@@DramaMustRemainOnTheStage huh?

[@rustyshackleford5224]

@@DramaMustRemainOnTheStage he goes home every weekend...