Female officer leaves her post to breastfeed during Trump rally

The Secret Service is under investigation following an incident where a female agent allegedly left her post at a Trump campaign event in North Carolina to attend to personal matters. The agency has acknowledged the allegations and is taking the matter seriously.

Incident during Trump's campaign rally

The reported incident took place during Trump's campaign rally in Asheville, North Carolina, on a Wednesday. According to reports, the female agent left her post allegedly without permission or warning to attend to personal matters.

In response to the allegations, the Secret Service issued a statement to Fox News Digital, acknowledging the incident and confirming that an investigation was underway. A spokesperson for the agency emphasized the importance of adhering to the highest standards as employees of the U.S. Secret Service. Despite there being no impact on the North Carolina event, the specifics of the incident are being thoroughly examined. The spokesperson further indicated that they were unable to provide additional comments due to the personnel-sensitive nature of the matter.

Reports indicate that the incident was first highlighted by RealClearPolitics correspondent Susan Crabtree. According to Crabtree, the female agent allegedly abandoned her post at the event to attend to personal matters without prior permission or warning. The site agent reportedly discovered the agent in question in a room meant for important Secret Service official work, leading to concerns about the appropriateness of the agent's actions during a highly sensitive event involving the president.