Mark Knoller of CBS reports on the latest developments after security breeches at the White House yesterday and today:
Secret Service Director orders beefed up patrols and surveillance along Pennsylvania Ave fence line at White House – site of fence jumping.
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) September 20, 2014
Further, USSS Dir Julia Pierson orders immediate comprehensive review of fence jumping incident by Office of Professional Responsibility.
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) September 20, 2014
USSS statement says incident review began last night with site inspection and personnel interviews.
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) September 20, 2014
Statement says Secret Service will evaluate "all operational policies and security procedures" during the review process.
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) September 20, 2014
WH spksmn says Pres Obama "has full confidence in the Secret Service and is grateful" to those who protect him & his family day in and out.
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) September 20, 2014
But “full confidence” is the standard line, as evidenced by similar statements released after other incidents regarding the Secret Service. From March 2014:
Carney: Obama has full confidence in Secret Servicehttp://t.co/w6xJAMLhNg
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) March 31, 2014
And April 2012:
Full confidence expressed in Secret Service director http://t.co/LUARd4UZ
— Splinter (@splinter_news) April 26, 2012
And April 2009:
The Secret Service has "The full confidence of the president of United States." Spokesman Nick Shapiro
— West Wing Reports (@WestWingReport) November 28, 2009
Exit question: The president has “full confidence” in the Secret Service, but should he?
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