![]() It has almost completed its hiring initiative. The agency has tried to patch its vulnerabilities. MA: Has the Secret Service made improvements after its numerous incidents in recent years?ĬL: Absolutely. The people I spoke with, many of whom risked their careers to speak to me, are worried about their agency and the ability of the Secret Service to do job. ![]() As an agency, however, the Service has lots of chinks in its armor. How concerned should I be about the safety of President Biden and Vice President Harris?Ĭarol Leonnig: The dedication of the men and women of the Secret Service has made the difference between life and death for many presidents and they continue to serve that vital role of presidential protection. Mark Abramson: I found the book to be pretty alarming about the state of the Secret Service. ![]() Based on interviews with present and former Secret Service agents, she found the agency has become “a paper tiger … weakened by arrogant, insular leadership, promotions based on loyalty rather than capability, years of slim budgets, and outdated technology.” I had the opportunity to talk with Leonnig about her thoughts on the future of the Secret Service. ![]() In her new book, Zero Fail: The Rise and Fall of the Secret Service, Washington Post reporter Carol Leonnig presents a highly critical portrait of the Secret Service. ![]()
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