In a rather fiery start to the day, a Secret Service SUV stationed outside the White House ignited on Monday morning, coinciding with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s much-anticipated visit. Talk about setting the stage. According to reports, the fire was localized to the back seat of the vehicle, though the precise cause remains a mystery as elusive as bipartisan agreement.
The incident led to street closures, which must have delighted the local traffic as they navigated the chaos of potential political diplomacy.
As noted by Just The News, this fiery event did not result in injuries, a relief considering the high stakes of the dayâs meetings:
The Secret Service vehicle caught fire outside the White House on Monday, resulting in street closures ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahuâs visit.
While the SUV’s back seat became a brief inferno, no injuries were reported, and Amanda Head, a White House correspondent for Just the News, confirmed her status as an eyewitness.
The vehicle, which was taking up prime real estate at the intersection of 18th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, caught the attention of all nearby.
As fate would have it, this flammable episode at the White House preceded a crucial meeting between President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu. In what can only be characterized as optimistic exuberance, Trump has touted the potential for âgreatness in the Middle East,â claiming âall are on board for something specialâfirst time ever.â If only diplomacy were as easy to ignite as that SUV.
Upon being queried by the press about the prospects of their peace plan, Trump responded with characteristic confidence: âI am. Iâm very confident.â
One must wonder whether such fiery circumstances might bode well for negotiations. Perhaps a smoky backdrop adds a certain dramatic flair? The world can only watch and wait as they work through a 21-point peace plan for Gaza.
For those keeping tabs, you can view this developing story through the various social media feeds that have been lighting up, akin to the SUV itself:
BREAKING: President Trump has just greeted Israeli PM Netanyahu at the White House. As they strategize over a 21-point peace plan for Gaza, optimism isn’t just a flameâit seems to be well lit.
REPORTER: âMr. President, are you confident that the peace plan will go forward?â
POTUS: âI am. Iâm VERY confident!â pic.twitter.com/i8zv6o179B
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) September 29, 2025
Breaking: Secret Service vehicle catches fire outside White House ahead of Netanyahu meeting https://t.co/6HUAfUXpsm
— Just the News (@JustTheNews) September 29, 2025
