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Secret Service Grills Party Crashers

Agent let Salahis in because it was raining

By Nick McMaster,  Newser Staff

Posted Nov 30, 2009 1:23 AM CST
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(Newser) – The Secret Service has questioned the couple who crashed last week's White House state dinner and discovered they were allowed into the function when they pleaded with an agent to let them come in out of the rain. Tareq and Michaele Salahi could face charges, said an official who characterized the questioning as part of a review of presidential security procedures.

Rather than letting them "stand there and get wet," the agent "went ahead and let them go," a source told the Washington Post. The Secret Service's review is likely to result in cranked up security. "I would encourage the White House social office to buy umbrellas before the next event, because you can be sure the Secret Service will be doing their job," said a Washington security veteran.

This screen image made from Michaele Salahi's Facebook page shows a photo of Tareq Salahi, Vice President Joe Biden and Michaele Salahi at last week's White House state dinner.
This screen image made from Michaele Salahi's Facebook page shows a photo of Tareq Salahi, Vice President Joe Biden and Michaele Salahi at last week's White House state dinner.   (AP Photo)
Michaele and Tareq Salahi smile as they arrive at a State Dinner hosted by President Obama for Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the White House.
Michaele and Tareq Salahi smile as they arrive at a State Dinner hosted by President Obama for Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the White House.   (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Michaele and Tareq Salahi arrive last week at a State Dinner hosted by President Obama for Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the White House.
Michaele and Tareq Salahi arrive last week at a State Dinner hosted by President Obama for Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the White House.   (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
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COMMENTS
Showing 3 of 9 comments
Rob
Dec 1, 2009 7:38 AM CST
And the ninja death touch is really really scary too
Caps
Nov 30, 2009 12:54 PM CST
They should be charged. These two are seeking publicity and are as guilty, if not more, than the balloon family. Let them serve some time in jail and let them have their publicity behind bars.
Fondue
Nov 30, 2009 11:55 AM CST
They didn't have room in the limo for umbrellas.

 
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