The President's family dog has been removed from the White House following multiple biting incidents involving members of the Secret Service and other individuals.
CNN confirmed this development after reporting that several biting incidents had gone unreported to the public.
A spokesperson for the first lady issued a statement expressing concern for the safety of White House staff and those who protect them. The statement read, "The President and First Lady care deeply about the safety of those who work at the White House and those who protect them every day. They remain grateful for the patience and support of the U.S. Secret Service and all involved, as they continue to work through solutions." The spokesperson also mentioned that the dog, Commander, is currently not on the White House premises while further steps are being evaluated.
According to CNN, the biting incidents were not limited to the Secret Service and also involved executive residence staff and other White House workers. This has reportedly strained the relationship between the Bidens and the Secret Service, although a spokesperson for the Secret Service denied these claims.
Emails obtained by Judicial Watch revealed at least 10 documented incidents in which Commander Biden had bitten individuals, with six of those incidents requiring medical attention. One email, sent by a Secret Service officer, expressed frustration over a biting incident that resulted in a colleague being hospitalized. The officer wrote, "If it wasn't their dog, he would already have been put down - freaking clown needs a muzzle."
In July, the White House faced criticism after Biden's press secretary offered a questionable explanation for the biting incidents. Karine Jean-Pierre stated, "As you all know, the White House complex can be unique and very stressful. And that is something I'm sure you all can understand. It is unique and stressful for all of us, so you can imagine what it's like for a family pet and family pets."
This is not the first time President Biden has faced issues with a family dog. In 2021, his other dog, Major, was sent to live with friends in Delaware after multiple biting incidents.
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