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left-of-center2012

(34,195 posts)
Sat May 9, 2020, 10:27 AM May 2020

Eleven Secret Service agents test positive for COVID-19: report

Source: The Hill

Newly unveiled documents suggest nearly a dozen U.S. Secret Service members have tested positive for COVID-19, Yahoo News reports.

According to documents from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that were obtained by Yahoo News, there were 11 active cases at the agency as of Thursday. On top of those currently infected, another 23 Secret Service members have reportedly recovered from coronavirus. Another 60 employees are allegedly self-quarantining.

It's not clear if any have recently been working at the White House or have had any contact with President Trump or Vice President Pence.

News of coronavirus spreading among Secret Service members comes amid reports this week that multiple White House officials have tested positive for COVID-19.

Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/496910-eleven-secret-service-agents-test-positive-for-covid-19-report



“I’m not worried. But you know, look, I get things done. I don’t worry about things. I do what I have to do,” Trump said.
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Eleven Secret Service agents test positive for COVID-19: report (Original Post) left-of-center2012 May 2020 OP
Laurie Garret on Ari's show said it was 31. Boy have they kept this quiet still_one May 2020 #1
Burning question.. luvs2sing May 2020 #2
So how many is that now? Botany May 2020 #3
And Ivanka's personal assistant PatSeg May 2020 #9
All of this was so unnecessary Botany May 2020 #10
The US Secret Service has over 7000 employees, all around the world DesertRat May 2020 #4
True that. And we Democrats should all be careful we don't give the asshole reason to say KPN May 2020 #5
Yes, but not every single has clearance for the WH as special rules related.... machoneman May 2020 #13
Would not be surprised if COVID Donny is a super spreader IronLionZion May 2020 #6
COVID-19 doesn't like being called a hoax bucolic_frolic May 2020 #7
that really sucks. Javaman May 2020 #8
Kinda gives taking one for the team a new dimension, eh? Ford_Prefect May 2020 #11
From what I've read, those guys are hardcore and would definitely take Steelrolled May 2020 #18
From one Trump aide to two Pence aides (one of who is married to a Trump aide) rocktivity May 2020 #12
I just want Biden to stay safe, I don't GAF about the traitor in chief. C Moon May 2020 #14
I'll see that but raise you --- I do GAF about the peeResident. Slow and agonizing and public. erronis May 2020 #15
Are they not allowed to wear masks or have they been drinking the koolaid... JudyM May 2020 #16
So...damn near 100 cases and not a word until now?? Bengus81 May 2020 #17
TFG is an asshole LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2021 #19

Botany

(70,291 posts)
3. So how many is that now?
Sat May 9, 2020, 10:32 AM
May 2020

Trump's valet, Pence's aid (Mrs. Stephen Miller), and 11 Secret Service Agents with another 23
who are recovering from the disease.

PatSeg

(46,804 posts)
9. And Ivanka's personal assistant
Sat May 9, 2020, 11:28 AM
May 2020

That is only the ones we know about. This White House isn't known for being forthcoming, so who knows.

Botany

(70,291 posts)
10. All of this was so unnecessary
Sat May 9, 2020, 11:32 AM
May 2020

CONCLUSION/ A significant percentage of the U.S. COVID-19 outbreak is attributable to a federal response hobbled by Trump's secret side communications with China. That changed only in March—after it was too late.

Trump didn't do anything about the virus in the beginning because he is in
debt to China for $210,000,000.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100213407967

both links are worth reading

KPN

(15,587 posts)
5. True that. And we Democrats should all be careful we don't give the asshole reason to say
Sat May 9, 2020, 10:57 AM
May 2020

Democrats are hoping that he catches C-19 and dies from it. Anyone who voted for him in 2016 is susceptible to being swayed by him again in 2020 -- that's how mindless they are. And we shouldn't forget it.

machoneman

(3,952 posts)
13. Yes, but not every single has clearance for the WH as special rules related....
Sat May 9, 2020, 02:02 PM
May 2020

to WH posting training, WH rules, further current background checks and more vetting applies for this special duty.

IronLionZion

(45,259 posts)
6. Would not be surprised if COVID Donny is a super spreader
Sat May 9, 2020, 10:58 AM
May 2020

maybe Pence and Stephen Miller and others are spreading it around asymptomatically since people close to them have gotten it.

Trump's America is more like NK than UK. I doubt they would tell us if Trump or Pence tested positive.

Javaman

(62,439 posts)
8. that really sucks.
Sat May 9, 2020, 11:10 AM
May 2020

I guy I grew up with, his kid brother was an SS agent during the Obama admin. I don't know if he's on the orange asshole detail. I hope not.

Ford_Prefect

(7,823 posts)
11. Kinda gives taking one for the team a new dimension, eh?
Sat May 9, 2020, 01:01 PM
May 2020

In Trump land every civil servant is disposable especially in the interest of Don's greater glory.

 

Steelrolled

(2,022 posts)
18. From what I've read, those guys are hardcore and would definitely take
Sun May 10, 2020, 02:31 AM
May 2020

a virus infection for the gipper.

rocktivity

(44,555 posts)
12. From one Trump aide to two Pence aides (one of who is married to a Trump aide)
Sat May 9, 2020, 01:36 PM
May 2020

an Ivanka Trump aide, 34 secret service agents testing positive, and "multiple" White House officials? What a difference a day (and a pissed off-Adam Schiff?) makes...


rocktivity

erronis

(14,955 posts)
15. I'll see that but raise you --- I do GAF about the peeResident. Slow and agonizing and public.
Sat May 9, 2020, 03:12 PM
May 2020

Take your family and supporters with you too, please.

JudyM

(29,122 posts)
16. Are they not allowed to wear masks or have they been drinking the koolaid...
Sat May 9, 2020, 03:33 PM
May 2020

Wish they’d get a little closer to the top dogs.

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