New video fuels debate over protecting presidents at public events

TL;DR
The Justice Department released high-resolution video of an armed man breaching security at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, prompting experts to say the frame-by-frame analysis isn’t definitive but raises questions about vulnerabilities and security planning for presidential appearances, including potential friendly-fire implications and whether security zones should be rethought or moved to venues like convention centers to reduce public exposure.
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