US Secret Service veterans were floored by President Donald Trump's decision to leave Walter Reed Medical Center while infected with the coronavirus for a photo op.
A former Secret Service agent who served for more than two decades told Business Insider they thought the president's conduct was "reprehensible," adding that the agents who protect Trump would "follow him over a cliff, no questions asked, but that's not the point." "I have to tell you, I saw that photograph in the paper this morning, and I was shocked," Bill Pickle, a 26-year-veteran of the US Secret Service, told Business Insider. "It's hard to believe that someone who's that contagious would get into a vehicle with nothing more than a fabric mask. His hands weren't even covered."
"This is a no-win situation for his detail," he added. "They will do the job even if they advise against certain movements or events. But with the entire debacle widely panned, what did he gain beyond undercutting the trust and safety of those who have the critical responsibility of keeping him and his family safe?"
"The frustration with how we're treated when it comes to decisions on this illness goes back before this," a current agent who requested anonymityAsked what he would have done if he were in the shoes of the Secret Service agents who rode with Trump, Pickle didn't hesitate. "I would have done the same thing they did," he said. "They aren't there to question the president.
Bullshit Insider if Bill Pickle was floored by that it is a good thing he is retired. He clearly could not do his job. I don’t think those Agents in the car were panicked by it in the least. They were in the age group with a 99.7 percent survival rate. Bias crap 24/7
their hookers were shocked as well
‘I was shocked’: Business Insider veterans describe the blatant and outright bias towards the President as ‘reprehensible’ and ‘unconscionable’...
Seriously? If I was Secret Service (in very good physical shape), with mask and considering distances...and disinfection of The Beast, before and after, I would NOT see that as a problem. Making such 'I was shocked' comment IS A PROBLEM, a political one!
He is sooo tiring, like babysitting a deaf child. He can't hear anyone and refuses to listen to anyone. DANGEROUS man, like a ticking bomb. BEWARE!!!
📢During the CCP virus epidemic: 'wearing a mask'and'frequent hand washing'are very effective protective measures. When going out, keep a certain distance, choose to wear a smooth coat and disinfect, outdoor shoes and door handle disinfection. 🌞May people be safe and healthy! 🙏
alphacentauriii Fake news always quoting so-called “anonymous sources” or “multiple sources”, all these clownish news sources. You must be extremely stupid to believe them, or you want to be gullible.
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Imagine crying because Trump drove by his supporters to show his appreciation
28 days uhh
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