Two agents were suspended.
Two Secret Service agents were suspended after a physical fight outside former President Barack Obama’s residence in Washington D.C. The incident took place in the early hours of May 21. During the altercation, one of the officers urgently called for a supervisor, threatening to physically confront her colleague, as captured in an audio recording that later appeared online.
Video footage released by RealClearPolitics showed the two female officers exchanging punches and shoving each other. The altercation raised concerns about the conduct of the agents tasked with protecting high-profile individuals. Following the incident, the Secret Service confirmed that the involved officers had been suspended while the situation is investigated internally.
The agency reiterated its commitment to maintaining high standards of professionalism and stated that any behavior violating their strict code of conduct would not be tolerated. The spokesperson emphasized that the matter is sensitive, limiting what could be shared publicly at this stage.
At this time, the reasons behind the fight remain unclear, and the investigation is ongoing. The incident highlights challenges within the agency, which is responsible for ensuring security at the highest levels of government.
