Watch Video: Secret Service women officers fight near former President Barack Obama's home. Here's what happened next

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27-05-2025

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Synopsis Two Secret Service officers were suspended after a physical fight near former President Barack Obama's home. The incident was caught on video. One officer threatened the other over radio. The agency confirmed the altercation and launched an internal investigation. The US Secret Service has suspended two of its uniformed officers after a physical fight was caught on camera. The incident took place near former President Barack Obama's Washington, D.C., residence.
ADVERTISEMENT Two officers reportedly began arguing early on May 21, around 2:30 a.m., near Obama's residence. The home is located roughly two miles from the White House. The verbal disagreement escalated into a physical altercation. In the video, one officer can be seen using her radio during the dispute. She said, 'I need a supervisor out here… immediately before I whoop this girl's ass.'
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Footage released on social media showed the two female officers shoving and striking each other. The video and audio were published by RealClearPolitics reporter Susan Crabtree. The content was posted on X and quickly drew attention. In the video, the officers did not appear to be responding to an emergency at the time.A spokesperson for the Secret Service confirmed the details of the fight to New York Post. The agency acknowledged that two Uniformed Division officers were involved in an altercation while on duty. Both officers were immediately suspended. An internal investigation is now underway.
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The spokesperson added that all Secret Service employees are expected to follow a strict code of conduct. Any violation is taken seriously.
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What action was taken against the officers who fought near Obama's home?
Both officers involved in the fight were suspended from duty. The incident is under internal investigation by the Secret Service.
Has the Secret Service faced similar behavior before?
Yes, a prior incident in April 2024 involved an officer assigned to Kamala Harris reportedly attacking her supervisor after a duty dispute.
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