An alleged alcohol-fueled incident involving two Secret Service personnel is raising new questions about prior scandals involving agency staff.
ABC News’ Mary Bruce reports on the president’s first trip to Asia since taking office, which comes at a volatile time for the region.involving two Secret Service personnel in Seoul, South Korea, is raising new questions about prior scandals involving the agency’s staff and its ability to maintain the integrity of its mission.
Context is important to understanding how the agency functions and the protocols in place to ensure its operations and personnel operate smoothly.U.S. Secret Service agents stand watch as President Joe Biden visits O'Connor Farms, May 11, 2022, in Kankakee, Ill. President Joe Biden disembarks Air Force One as he arrives at the Osan Air Base in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, May 20, 2022.
A few days prior to the visit, a support element of personnel, cars and other technical assets arrive via military transport in support of the advance team’s work. The personnel implicated in Seoul were reported to be part of this element.
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