A Secret Service agent has reportedly faced retaliation after refusing to act as a personal chauffeur for friends of President Biden’s granddaughter. This incident has ignited a broader conversation about the appropriate use of Secret Service resources and the professional boundaries that should exist when protecting presidential family members. Was the Secret Service agent justified in refusing to drive Maisy Biden’s friend?
The Taxi Service Dispute
A Secret Service agent has alleged that he faced retaliation from his superiors after refusing to act as a personal driver for a friend of President Biden’s granddaughter, Maisy Biden. The incident reportedly occurred when the agent was driving “Cowboy,” the Secret Service code name for Maisy Biden, and her friends home after a night of dancing.
According to the agent’s account, one of Maisy’s friends requested a detour to be dropped off separately, which the agent refused, citing agency policy to transport the protectee directly home first. This refusal allegedly led to retaliation from his chain of command, with another agent reportedly making remarks about his unwillingness to serve as an “Uber driver.”
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Many Secret Service agents are celebrating Trump's decision to drop Hunter and Ashley Biden's USSS details as the agency continues to struggle with manpower… pic.twitter.com/YUI2envjUr
— Susan Crabtree (@susancrabtree) March 18, 2025
Alleged Retaliation and Cover-Up
Following the incident, the agent claims he was forced to write a memo documenting what happened but was specifically instructed not to include any details that would reflect negatively on Maisy or her friends. This directive came despite the agent maintaining that he was simply following established Secret Service protocols by prioritizing the protectee’s security and direct transport.
The agent further alleges that this incident led to professional repercussions, including being passed over for promotions, effectively stalling his career advancement within the agency. While there are no direct allegations implicating the Biden administration or family members in orchestrating the retaliation, the situation raises questions about the culture within the Secret Service and potential pressure to accommodate personal requests from presidential family members.
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— RedState (@RedState) March 18, 2025
Broader Implications for Government Resources
This controversy emerges amid reports that Secret Service agents are relieved that Hunter and Ashley Biden, along with five Biden grandchildren, no longer have USSS protection details. The removal of these protection details has reportedly been welcomed by agents who may have felt their resources were being stretched or misused.
The allegations highlight ongoing concerns about the appropriate use of government resources for the personal activities of presidential family members. Critics argue that using Secret Service agents as personal chauffeurs for friends of protectees represents a misuse of taxpayer-funded security resources that should be focused on legitimate protection duties rather than personal convenience.