White House staffers are concerned about President Biden's dog, Commander, and his behavior towards the Secret Service agents. According to documents obtained by Judicial Watch, Commander has attacked Secret Service and White House personnel multiple times. In one incident, Commander jumped for the throat of an agent who was opening a patio door for first lady Jill Biden. The documents reveal at least 23 biting incidents by Commander, resulting in the suspension of East Wing tours for 20 minutes due to blood on the floor [5dda5766].
The dog's preference for going after the agents may be due to their less warm and fuzzy demeanor compared to the staff. Despite training efforts, Commander has not stopped his aggressive behavior. White House staffers and reporters are speculating about how long the Bidens will be able to keep Commander in the White House. This situation raises questions about the impact on staff morale and the effectiveness of the Secret Service's protection [3a44a496], [5dda5766].
Kristi Noem, the South Dakota governor and a candidate for Donald Trump's vice president, admitted shooting and killing her own dog, Cricket, more than 20 years ago. In her memoir, she defends killing the dog after it attacked and killed a neighboring family's chickens. Noem suggested that Joe Biden's dog, Commander, should be put down after it attacked 24 Secret Service people. She justified her decision by comparing it to choosing between children and a dangerous animal. Noem's book also reveals that she killed her family's goat. Biden's previous dog, Major, was sent to live with friends in Delaware after biting incidents. Commander was removed from the White House after biting a female officer [b09c172c].
In addition to the dog's behavior, the article also mentions other political news. President Biden plans to call U.S. allies to reassure them of support for Ukraine, highlighting the ongoing concerns about the situation in the region. Furthermore, there are concerns among Democrats about Biden's ability to secure another term, which adds to the political landscape. The article also touches on tech innovation in America and personnel changes in government departments, providing a broader context to the story [3a44a496].