The exact number of Secret Service agents guarding the US President is strictly classified. However, the elite Presidential Protective Division draws from a $3.2 billion agency comprising over 3,200 special agents and 1,300 uniformed officers.

<p>The exact number of Secret Service agents guarding the US President is strictly classified. However, the elite Presidential Protective Division draws from a $3.2 billion agency comprising over 3,200 special agents and 1,300 uniformed officers.</p>

How many Secret Service agents actually protect the US President and his family?

<p>A US senate committee investigating the July 13 assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump has revealed that security failures at the Pennsylvania rally were “foreseeable and preventable”. In a detailed report, the committee said the Secret Service failed to make clear decisions and inform local authorities about potential threats to the GOP presidential candidate.</p>

<p>The report also highlighted that several of the security loopholes highlighted by the committee still remain unaddressed by the Secret Service.</p>

<h2><strong>Key failures of Secret Service</strong></h2>

<p>The report said that Secret Service failed to erect visual barriers around the rally’s venue, which could have blocked the shooter’s view of Donald Trump and prevented the attempt on his life.</p>

<p>It was not clear with whom the decision-making power lay, leading to a chaos in communication when the attack happened. The Secret Service team also failed to provide answers about who – specifically – was responsible” for deciding the inner and outer perimeter of the rally. It was also not clear who made the decision to exclude the building, where the shooter took aim from, from the rally’s security parameter.</p>

<p>In another major revelation, the Secret Service didn’t make a request for a special surveillance team. It was baffling that a rally with 15,000 attendees had no surveillance team, but a similar gathering of 410 individuals attended by First Lady Jill Biden just an hour away from Butler had one assigned.</p>

<p>Sen. Richard Blumenthal, a Connecticut Democrat who is leading the subcommittee’s investigation, told reporters, “Overall, the lack of an effective chain of command, which came across clearly when we conducted interviews.”</p>

<p>“It was almost like an Abbott and Costello farce, with ‘who’s on first?’ finger pointing by all of the different actors,” he added.</p>

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<p>The communication gap was also glaringly visible, with no plan in place for a seamless cooperation between local law enforcement and the agency.</p>

<p>Senior officials in the Pittsburgh field office or other Secret Service personnel on the ground were not informed about the potential threat to Trump from Iran.</p>

<p>Secret Service agents on the ground told the committee that it was something they “absolutely” should have been made aware of prior to the event so they could request additional resources.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A US senate committee investigating the July 13 assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump has revealed that security failures at the Pennsylvania rally were “foreseeable and preventable”.

A US senate committee investigating the July 13 assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump has revealed that security failures at the Pennsylvania rally were “foreseeable and preventable”. In a detailed report, the committee said the Secret Service failed to make clear decisions and inform local authorities about potential threats to the GOP presidential candidate. The report also highlighted that several of the security loopholes highlighted by the committee still remain unaddressed by the Secret Service. Key failures of Secret Service The report said that Secret Service failed to erect visual barriers around the rally’s venue, which could have blocked the shooter’s view of Donald Trump and prevented the attempt on his life. It was not clear with whom the decision-making power lay, leading to a chaos in communication when the attack happened. The Secret Service team also failed to provide answers about who – specifically – was responsible” for deciding the inner and outer perimeter of the rally. It was also not clear who made the decision to exclude the building, where the shooter took aim from, from the rally’s security parameter. In another major revelation, the Secret Service didn’t make a request for a special surveillance team. It was baffling that a rally with 15,000 attendees had no surveillance team, but a similar gathering of 410 individuals attended by First Lady Jill Biden just an hour away from Butler had one assigned. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, a Connecticut Democrat who is leading the subcommittee’s investigation, told reporters, “Overall, the lack of an effective chain of command, which came across clearly when we conducted interviews.” “It was almost like an Abbott and Costello farce, with ‘who’s on first?’ finger pointing by all of the different actors,” he added. Also read: Trump gunman Ryan Routh charged with attempted assassination by prosecutors The communication gap was also glaringly visible, with no plan in place for a seamless cooperation between local law enforcement and the agency. Senior officials in the Pittsburgh field office or other Secret Service personnel on the ground were not informed about the potential threat to Trump from Iran. Secret Service agents on the ground told the committee that it was something they “absolutely” should have been made aware of prior to the event so they could request additional resources. (With inputs from agencies)

New report reveals staggering Secret Service failures in first Trump assassination attempt

<p>US President Joe Biden’s pet dog Commander has bitten several Secret Service agents, and even sent one victim to a hospital, US media reported citing internal emails obtained by a watchdog group.</p>

<p>Between October 2022 and January 2023, the German Shepherd, who first arrived at the White House as a puppy in 2021, has bitten 10 agents.</p>

<p>These details were obtained by conservative watchdog group Judicial Watch after it sought information through the Freedom of Information Act.</p>

<p>Among the information provided includes 194 pages of emails and texts where the Secret Service agents and officials described aggressive encounters with Commander.</p>

<h2><strong>10 dog biting incidents</strong></h2>

<p>In one of the incidents, CNN citing the emails reported that First Lady Jill Biden had difficulty in “controlling” the dog while it was chasing a Secret Service staff member.</p>

<p>"The First Lady couldn't regain control of Commander and he continued to circle me. I believe it's only a matter of time before an agent/officer is attacked or bit," an email about a Secret Service official said.</p>

<p>Then on November 3, an officer was bitten twice by Commander, and he had to use a steel cart as a shield to protect himself from the third attack. The official said that he was in immense pain after the incident.</p>

<p>The next month, when Biden was walking the dog without a leash in the Kennedy Garden, the canine ran towards an agent and bit him twice.</p>

<p>The agent had bite marks in his left forearm and on the thumb. The emails stated that Biden "seemed concerned" about the special agent, who continued to work the rest of the&nbsp;shift.</p>

<h2><strong>'Biden family working to better situation'</strong></h2>

<p>White House said that the Biden family is “working through ways to make this situation better for everyone”.</p>

<p>“The White House complex is a unique and often stressful environment for family pets,” said Elizabeth Alexander, communications director for the first lady.</p>

<p>“They have been partnering with the Secret Service and Executive Residence staff on additional leashing protocols and training, as well as establishing designated areas for Commander to run and exercise,” she said.</p>

<p>“According to the Secret Service, each incident referenced was treated similarly to comparable workplace injuries, with relevant notifications and reporting procedures followed. The President and First Lady are incredibly grateful to the Secret Service and Executive Residence staff for all they do to keep them, their family, and the country safe.”</p>

<h2><strong>Secret Service reacts&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said that the agency is aware of the dog biting incidents and added that they are not responsible for training the president’s dogs.</p>

<p>Executive residence staff handle walking the dog, with agents occasionally following close behind, he said.</p>

<p>“While special agents and officers neither care for nor handle the first family’s pets, we continuously work with all applicable entities to minimize adverse impacts in an environment that includes pets,” he said, according to New York Times.</p>

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<p>This isn’t the first time that concerns have been raised against Biden’s dogs’ aggressive behaviours.</p>

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<p>Biden’s other German Shephard— Major—was sent to Biden’s family friends after getting involved in a “biting incident” with a White House staff member.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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US President Joe Biden’s pet dog Commander has bitten several Secret Service agents, and even sent one victim to a hospital, US media reported citing internal emails obtained by a watchdog group.

US President Joe Biden’s pet dog Commander has bitten several Secret Service agents, and even sent one victim to a hospital, US media reported citing internal emails obtained by a watchdog group. Between October 2022 and January 2023, the German Shepherd, who first arrived at the White House as a puppy in 2021, has bitten 10 agents. These details were obtained by conservative watchdog group Judicial Watch after it sought information through the Freedom of Information Act. Among the information provided includes 194 pages of emails and texts where the Secret Service agents and officials described aggressive encounters with Commander. 10 dog biting incidents In one of the incidents, CNN citing the emails reported that First Lady Jill Biden had difficulty in “controlling” the dog while it was chasing a Secret Service staff member. "The First Lady couldn't regain control of Commander and he continued to circle me. I believe it's only a matter of time before an agent/officer is attacked or bit," an email about a Secret Service official said. Then on November 3, an officer was bitten twice by Commander, and he had to use a steel cart as a shield to protect himself from the third attack. The official said that he was in immense pain after the incident. The next month, when Biden was walking the dog without a leash in the Kennedy Garden, the canine ran towards an agent and bit him twice. The agent had bite marks in his left forearm and on the thumb. The emails stated that Biden "seemed concerned" about the special agent, who continued to work the rest of the shift. 'Biden family working to better situation' White House said that the Biden family is “working through ways to make this situation better for everyone”. “The White House complex is a unique and often stressful environment for family pets,” said Elizabeth Alexander, communications director for the first lady. “They have been partnering with the Secret Service and Executive Residence staff on additional leashing protocols and training, as well as establishing designated areas for Commander to run and exercise,” she said. “According to the Secret Service, each incident referenced was treated similarly to comparable workplace injuries, with relevant notifications and reporting procedures followed. The President and First Lady are incredibly grateful to the Secret Service and Executive Residence staff for all they do to keep them, their family, and the country safe.” Secret Service reacts Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said that the agency is aware of the dog biting incidents and added that they are not responsible for training the president’s dogs. Executive residence staff handle walking the dog, with agents occasionally following close behind, he said. “While special agents and officers neither care for nor handle the first family’s pets, we continuously work with all applicable entities to minimize adverse impacts in an environment that includes pets,” he said, according to New York Times. Also read | Another coup attempt in Niger? President Mohamed Bazou detained by guards This isn’t the first time that concerns have been raised against Biden’s dogs’ aggressive behaviours. Also read | Tucker Carlson claims he 'knows' Fox News fired him under Dominion settlement Biden’s other German Shephard— Major—was sent to Biden’s family friends after getting involved in a “biting incident” with a White House staff member. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

US: President Joe Biden’s pet dog, Commander, attacked and bit Secret Service agents

<p>People can't get enough of one particularly 'hot'&nbsp;secret service agent of US President Joe Biden, who is making an impact on Social media.</p>

<p>The handsome agent was called one of "Biden's Baddies," drawing similarities to actor Tom Cruise in "Top Gun," and it's easy to understand why.</p>

<p>The US president was seen shopping in Nantucket on Friday, accompanied by several of his grandchildren, and his appearance drew swarms of fans.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, not everyone was there to support the leader, as one of US President Joe Biden's Secret Service officers became viral on TikTok - where fans declare their love for him - after being seen standing guard during the presidential outing.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Is everyone else on hot secret service agent tik tok too or just me? Also I now get my all the famous ones got with their body guards if they all as smooth as that man</p>
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<p>A TikTok video shared by an account named <strong>@life_with_matt of the ‘hot’ secret service agent</strong> in Biden’s team has gone viral with around 3 million views.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Have y'all seen President Biden's hot secret service agent? Yowza!!! <a href="https://t.co/cM8QMwRvtP">pic.twitter.com/cM8QMwRvtP</a></p>
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<p>The unidentified agent was dressed in a long coat, khakis, and a black t-shirt with wayfarers, which drew comparisons to Tom Cruise's swag in 'Top Gun.'</p>

<p>The arrival of the new agent sparked a flurry of films recorded from various viewpoints by others and published on the platform.&nbsp;</p>


People can't get enough of one particularly 'hot' secret service agent of US President Joe Biden, who is making an impact on Social media. The handsome agent was called one of "Biden's Baddies," drawing similarities to actor Tom Cruise in "Top Gun," and it's easy to understand why.

People can't get enough of one particularly 'hot' secret service agent of US President Joe Biden, who is making an impact on Social media. The handsome agent was called one of "Biden's Baddies," drawing similarities to actor Tom Cruise in "Top Gun," and it's easy to understand why. The US president was seen shopping in Nantucket on Friday, accompanied by several of his grandchildren, and his appearance drew swarms of fans. However, not everyone was there to support the leader, as one of US President Joe Biden's Secret Service officers became viral on TikTok - where fans declare their love for him - after being seen standing guard during the presidential outing. Is everyone else on hot secret service agent tik tok too or just me? Also I now get my all the famous ones got with their body guards if they all as smooth as that man — Taylor | ia for the holidays (@Tayhatesevery1) December 1, 2021 × Anyone else deep on “Biden’s hot secret service agent in Nantucket” TikTok? — nikakaravites (@neeeekz) November 30, 2021 × A TikTok video shared by an account named @life_with_matt of the ‘hot’ secret service agent in Biden’s team has gone viral with around 3 million views. Have y'all seen President Biden's hot secret service agent? Yowza!!! pic.twitter.com/cM8QMwRvtP — MarieBrennan (@MarieB08) December 3, 2021 × *leaves boyfriend for Biden secret service agent* pic.twitter.com/YL3FZxnvS8 — roe jogan (@roejogan__) December 1, 2021 × The unidentified agent was dressed in a long coat, khakis, and a black t-shirt with wayfarers, which drew comparisons to Tom Cruise's swag in 'Top Gun.' The arrival of the new agent sparked a flurry of films recorded from various viewpoints by others and published on the platform.

Internet obsesses over US President Joe Biden's 'hot' secret service agent

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="3">According to spending data compiled by The Washington Post, former president Donald Trump's New Jersey golf club charged the US Secret Service more than $10,000 for accommodations in May.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="5">The Secret Service was charged about $10,200 by former President Donald Trump's golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey, for guest rooms used by his protection detail during Trump's first month there this summer.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="6">The expenses for an 18-day stay in May totalled $10,199.52, or nearly $566 per night at the facility.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="7">According to documents, taxpayers have paid Trump's businesses more than $50,000 for rooms used by Secret Service personnel since he left office in January.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="8">The agency has not disclosed the reason behind those charges, which were placed before Trump’s arrival.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="9">According to the Washington Post, Trump has charged the Secret Service for rooms used by its officers on numerous occasions, even during his presidency.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="10">According to the Post's study of spending records, Trump charged the government more than $2.5 million throughout his presidency, including the Secret Service, State Department, and Defense Department.&nbsp;</p>

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According to spending data compiled by The Washington Post, former president Donald Trump's New Jersey golf club charged the US Secret Service more than $10,000 for accommodations in May.

According to spending data compiled by The Washington Post, former president Donald Trump's New Jersey golf club charged the US Secret Service more than $10,000 for accommodations in May. The Secret Service was charged about $10,200 by former President Donald Trump's golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey, for guest rooms used by his protection detail during Trump's first month there this summer. The expenses for an 18-day stay in May totalled $10,199.52, or nearly $566 per night at the facility. According to documents, taxpayers have paid Trump's businesses more than $50,000 for rooms used by Secret Service personnel since he left office in January. The agency has not disclosed the reason behind those charges, which were placed before Trump’s arrival. According to the Washington Post, Trump has charged the Secret Service for rooms used by its officers on numerous occasions, even during his presidency. According to the Post's study of spending records, Trump charged the government more than $2.5 million throughout his presidency, including the Secret Service, State Department, and Defense Department. (With inputs from agencies)

Since leaving office in January, Trump charged $50,000 from secret service agents protecting him