Biden’s Dog
It may be a jealousy or the loyalty of the US President Joe Biden’s dog (namely Commander) is targeting the Secret Service agents. On Monday, the 11th documented case of President Joe Biden’s German Shepherd biting a US Secret Service agent occurred at the White House.
The US Secret Service (USSS) Chief of Communications Anthony Guglielmi reported that at approximately 8 pm the previous day, a Secret Service Uniformed Division police officer had an encounter with one of the First Family’s pets and was bitten. Medical personnel on the premises provided treatment to the injured officer.
Guglielmi also disclosed that the injured officer had a conversation with Secret Service Uniformed Division Chief Alfonso M Dyson Sr on Tuesday and is recovering well.
Commander has been involved in at least 11 biting incidents, both at the White House and in Delaware. This includes a November 2022 incident in which an officer was hospitalized after being bitten on the arms and thighs.
In July, White House officials announced that the Bidens were implementing new training and leash protocols for their family pet in response to these incidents.
Elizabeth Alexander, communications director for the First Lady, stated that “the First Family continues to work on ways to help Commander handle the often unpredictable nature of the White House grounds.”
She also expressed gratitude to the Secret Service and Executive Residence staff for their efforts in ensuring the safety of the First Family.
It’s worth noting that another of Biden’s dogs, Major, was involved in several biting incidents at the White House. Eventually, Major left the White House, and in 2021, Commander replaced Major.
A conservative group called Judicial Watch obtained email correspondence from July detailing 10 incidents involving Commander. In one incident the first lady struggled to regain control of the dog as it charged toward a Secret Service staff member.
In the email, the staff member expressed concern that it was only a matter of time before an agent or officer would be attacked or bitten.
Former USSS agent Jonathan Wackrow emphasized that this issue was not solely a Secret Service concern but also a workplace safety matter. He pointed out the unique situation where the White House is not only the residence of the president but also the workplace for thousands of people. Wackrow labeled it a “significant hazard” for agents on duty at the White House residence, emphasizing the need to address the issue for the safety of those who support the presidency.
