The President’s dog causes trouble for the Secret Service
A recent report has revealed that US President Joe Biden’s family dog has repeatedly attacked Secret Service agents, causing injuries and disrupting security operations at the White House.
A worrying pattern of aggressive behaviour
According to the document, between October 2022 and July 2023, the dog attacked the officers on several occasions, causing injuries to the wrist, forearm, elbow, waist, chest, thigh and shoulder .
Labor consequences and changes in operational tactics
This behavior has created workplace problems for White House workers, who have had to adjust their operational tactics to ensure their personal safety in the presence of the president’s dog.
Relocation of the dog
As a result of the incidents, the dog no longer lives with the Biden family and was sent to live with other relatives last fall.
Reactions and official statements
The spokesman for the secret services has reported that these incidents have been treated as occupational accidents and work has been done to minimize their adverse impacts.
Background and comparisons
This isn’t the first case of a Biden family dog causing trouble for security officers. The previous dog, Major, also injured a Secret Service agent in 2021 and was relocated.