More information regarding President Biden’s family dog Commander indicates that the German Shepherd bit Secret Service agents at least twenty-four times.
Commander no longer resides with the Bidens at the White House. During his stay, the Secret Service had to adjust their strategies due to the biting incidents.
New internal Secret Service documents obtained by CNN reveal that there were 24 biting incidents involving Commander, excluding those with the White House staff.
Aside from biting agents at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Commander also attacked them at two Biden family homes in Delaware, as well as during trips to Nantucket and Camp David.
Biden’s dog bit members of the President’s protective detail, along with other uniformed Secret Service agents. Additionally, in at least 10 instances, the bitten agents required medical attention.
Incidents involved Commander biting agents on their arms, hands, legs, and waists.
Prior to Commander’s departure, the Secret Service issued an internal memo warning about the dog’s biting, urging adjustments in operational tactics when he was present.
As per previous reports, Commander was removed from the White House due to his aggressive behavior, which was acknowledged by the Secret Service, citing 11 biting incidents.
The warning also said Secret Service agents “must be creative to ensure our own personal safety.”
Currently, Commander is residing with Biden family friends in Delaware, and the Bidens reportedly feel “awful” and “heartbroken” over his behavior.