The U.S. Secret Service is currently investigating allegations of sexual assault made against one of its agents by a female staff member of Vice President Kamala Harris's presidential campaign. The incident allegedly occurred in a hotel room in Green Bay, Wisconsin, after the agent and campaign staff had dinner and drinks together. The Secret Service has confirmed that the agent has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.
In response to the report, Harris's office stated that they take the safety of their staff seriously and have zero tolerance for sexual misconduct. They were alerted by the Secret Service about the incident and have been informed that an investigation has been initiated. The office also mentioned that the agent's actions were witnessed by other individuals present during the incident.
This investigation comes at a time when the Secret Service is already facing criticism for the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. A recent report by the Senate Homeland Security Committee found that the Secret Service's advance personnel roles and responsibilities were unclear and lacked accountability, leading to a failure to coordinate effectively with state and local law enforcement.
The Secret Service has been under scrutiny for its handling of security incidents, and this latest allegation of sexual assault adds to the agency's challenges. The investigation will hopefully shed light on the details of the incident and ensure that appropriate action is taken to address the situation.