That's not the story. The story is how did this "man" gain access to the WH using a false name. If anyone here tried this stunt they'd be spending a couple of sleepless nights at the crow bar motel.
Sure,everyone should be vetted to the nth degree but there is always lattitude to like minded individuals.I explicitly trust the guys in my gun club.
His was a daily pass,easy to get,as opposed to a permanent one,which is rare and extremely hard to get.
"The story is how did this "man" gain access to the WH using a false name."
He used his REAL name when he applied for the pass.
You honestly don't think the clearance people had his real name for the security stuff? Just because he uses a pen name for his stories doesn't mean they didn't check his ID and run a check.
A local TV weatherman where I live flies occasionally. He uses a fake last name on the TV news, but when he flies (I work for an airline), he uses his real name on his reservation, which matches his ID. I'd imagine the White House can accomplish the same thing.
I assume that any of us with keyboards shouldn't have an opinion on issues of war and peace?