Secret Service officials are set to provide a bipartisan briefing to Congress to address concerns regarding a recent incident involving an agent on Vice President Kamala Harris's protective detail. The incident in question occurred at Joint Base Andrews, where the agent physically attacked her supervisor and other agents attempting to intervene.
The House Oversight and Accountability Chairman, James Comer, requested the briefing in response to reports of the altercation. The U.S. Secret Service has confirmed the incident, describing it as a 'medical matter.' The agent involved has since been removed from the vice president's detail and taken into custody.
Chairman Comer's letter to U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle raised questions about the agent's hiring and screening process, suggesting potential oversights in her work history. Concerns have been raised within the agency regarding training protocols and disciplinary standards, with some agents highlighting a need for a congressional investigation.
The briefing, scheduled for June 21, aims to address training and recruitment issues within the Secret Service. The agency, responsible for protecting top government officials and their families, plays a crucial role in ensuring their safety and security.
The incident at Joint Base Andrews, where Air Force One and Air Force Two are stationed, did not impact Vice President Harris's schedule. She was at her residence at the Naval Observatory during the altercation.
