An officer affiliated with the USCP’s Dignitary Protection Detail is facing an internal investigation by the force after being accused of being involved in a physical altercation while intoxicated in Israel on Valentine’s Day.
The officer traveled to Israel ahead of several U.S. dignitaries, including Pelosi and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif.USCP issued a statement on Tuesday after the revelation as the agency prepared for the State of the Union address.
"The agent was not charged by the Israeli National Police, however U.S. Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger immediately sent the agent home, revoked the agent’s police powers and suspended the agent pending the outcome of an internal investigation by the USCP’s Office of Professional Responsibility," the USCP continued.
USCP has been under intense scrutiny after the deadly Jan. 6, 2021 riots, and the latest news is not a good mark on the group's report card.Fox News' Chad Pergram contributed reporting.
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