A female Secret Service agent left her post just minutes before President Donald Trump arrived at a rally in Asheville, North Carolina, on August 14 to breastfeed her baby, raising serious security concerns. According to a RealClearPolitics report by Susan Crabtree, the agent abandoned her assignment without notifying the event’s lead security officer. The incident occurred at a crucial time when the site agent was conducting a final security sweep in preparation for Trump’s motorcade.

The agent was discovered breastfeeding in a room intended for official use during emergencies. Adding to the controversy, she had entered the secure area with two family members who bypassed security checks. The decision to prioritize personal needs over duty has ignited criticism, particularly in light of the near-assassination of Trump just a month earlier, where female agents were reportedly overwhelmed by the situation.

Secret Service spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi downplayed the incident, stating, “There was no impact on the event,” but confirmed that the situation is under review.

Conservative commentator Matt Walsh was among those who criticized the agent’s actions, arguing that mothers of young children should not be placed in roles that require risking their lives for others. “A functional, decent society does not ask mothers to do that for anyone but their own children,” he stated.

The incident has fueled ongoing debates about gender roles, family responsibilities, and the capability of the Secret Service to protect high-profile figures like Trump. The agency’s handling of this incident will be closely scrutinized as questions continue to swirl about the professionalism and readiness of those charged with guarding the nation’s leaders.