The Secret Service team protecting Vice President Kamala Harris faced an internal threat this week when an agent attacked their supervisor. The incident occurred on Monday morning at Joint Base Andrews as the Vice President prepared to depart for New York City. The agent, who was exhibiting signs of distress, was removed from the assignment and medical personnel were called. Harris was not present at the time of the incident and it did not affect her takeoff.
According to sources, the agent was reportedly handcuffed after the attack and the Vice President was notified of the incident.
The Secret Service is responsible for protecting the President, Vice President, and their families. They also provide security for foreign dignitaries and other high-profile individuals. The agency has been under scrutiny in recent years, following a number of security breaches and other incidents.
In 2014, a Secret Service agent was arrested for allegedly driving drunk and crashing his car into the White House fence. In 2017, a Secret Service agent was caught sleeping on the job while guarding the President. And in 2018, a Secret Service agent was fired for allegedly making inappropriate comments to a female colleague.
The Secret Service has taken steps to improve its security protocols in recent years, but the agency continues to face challenges. The attack on the Vice President’s security detail is a reminder of the threats that the agency faces on a daily basis.
