Two Secret Service officers have been suspended following a heated confrontation that escalated into physical violence outside former President Barack Obama's Washington, D.C., home last week.
According to Fox News, the uniformed officers were recorded fighting with each other in the early morning hours of May 21, with one officer threatening to "whoop this girl's a**" during the altercation.
The incident, which occurred around 2:30 a.m., was captured on both audio and video recordings that have since been published. The recordings show the female officers engaged in pushing and punching while on duty at the former president's residence.
The confrontation between the two uniformed officers reached a boiling point when one of them radioed for immediate supervisory assistance, making a clear threat toward her colleague in the process.
"I need a supervisor out here… immediately before I whoop this girl's a**," one officer can be heard saying into her radio according to the report. This verbal threat was followed by physical aggression caught on camera.
RealClearPolitics published video footage on Tuesday showing the officers shoving and punching each other while on duty at the high-security location. The Secret Service has strict protocols for officer conduct, making the incident particularly serious for the agency.
The Secret Service wasted no time addressing the situation after the evidence of the altercation became public, confirming that both officers involved had been removed from active duty.
In a statement to Fox News Digital, a Secret Service spokesperson acknowledged the incident and outlined the immediate steps taken: "The individuals involved were suspended from duty and this matter is the subject of an internal investigation. The Secret Service has a very strict code of conduct for all employees and any behavior that violates that code is unacceptable."
The agency declined to provide additional information about the suspended officers or specifics regarding the potential outcomes of the investigation. "Given this is a personnel matter, we are not in a position to comment further," the spokesperson added in their statement.
What triggered the violent exchange between the two officers remains a mystery, as no details about the cause of the confrontation have been released to the public.
The timing of the incident—at 2:30 a.m.—raises questions about security protocols during overnight shifts at the residence of the former president. Obama's home in Washington D.C. receives continuous Secret Service protection as part of the standard security provided to former presidents.
The altercation represents a significant breach of professional conduct for an agency tasked with protection duties at the highest levels of government. Secret Service officers are expected to maintain composure and professionalism at all times while on duty.
The incident comes at a time when the Secret Service continues to face scrutiny over various security protocols and agent behavior. The agency is responsible for protecting current and former presidents, their families, and other high-ranking government officials.
Internal disciplinary proceedings are now in motion as the agency investigates the full circumstances surrounding the fight. The suspension of both officers is a standard procedure during such investigations, allowing the agency to conduct a thorough review while maintaining operational integrity.
The timeline for the investigation has not been disclosed, nor has the agency revealed what specific policies were violated beyond the obvious breach of professional conduct. The Secret Service typically conducts comprehensive reviews of incidents involving personnel misconduct.
