The United States Secret Service is no stranger to pressure, but lately, it’s been facing fire for all the wrong reasons. A string of missteps has left the agency in a position it’s not used to: the hot seat. From scandals involving agents’ behavior to botched responses during high-profile incidents, the once-revered agency seems to be unraveling in the eyes of many Americans.
It’s not just about protecting the President anymore—now, the Secret Service has to protect its own reputation. And frankly, they’re doing a lousy job.
Americans expect more from an agency charged with safeguarding the nation’s most important figures. Yet, with each mistake, trust erodes further. It’s not just a question of competence but one of credibility. How can a country feel safe when the very agency meant to ensure security can’t even keep its social media posts straight? It’s a troubling thought for many, especially as threats against national security continue to evolve.
On Wednesday, the United States Secret Service accidentally honored the 19 hijackers who committed the 9/11 terrorist attacks in a now-deleted post on X…
The number of victims killed in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks has been tallied at 2,977. That number includes victims killed in each attacked location such as the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., and the crashed plane in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. In its first post, the Secret Service reported the number of deaths as 2,996, appearing to have included the 19 hijackers. [Source: The Post Millennial]
This is a correction of an earlier version of this post. In the original post, we erroneously included the total number of deceased from the Sept 11 attacks, which included the hijackers. Our intent was to only honor the victims of that tragic day and we deeply apologize for the…
— U.S. Secret Service (@SecretService) September 11, 2024
This week, the Secret Service stumbled once again. On the 23rd anniversary of 9/11, the agency posted a tribute on X (formerly known as Twitter) that accidentally honored the terrorists who committed the attacks. Yep, you read that right. In an effort to honor the 2,977 victims, they bumped the number up to 2,996—by including the 19 hijackers. Unsurprisingly, the post was quickly deleted, but not before conservative Americans were left shaking their heads. The gaffe feels like more than just an oversight; it’s a symbol of what they see as growing incompetence under the current administration.
Let’s be honest, conservatives are already on edge when it comes to the Biden administration. From border security to inflation, there’s plenty fueling their frustrations. This blunder only adds fuel to the fire. It’s not just about the numbers—it’s about the principle. How could an agency with such a pivotal role in national security botch something so simple? And at such a critical moment? The apology came quickly, but the damage had been done.
Making matters worse, this misstep came just after the administration backtracked on a plea deal for the 9/11 terrorists currently held at Guantanamo Bay. The plea deal, which had sparked public outcry, was already a sore spot. Now, conservatives see the Secret Service’s mistake as just one more example of how tone-deaf Washington can be. It’s a bad look, and for those on the right, it feels like yet another sign of incompetence at the top.
So, where does this leave the Secret Service? Apologies aside, they’ve got a long road ahead if they hope to restore public faith. And for conservatives, this blunder will likely linger as part of a growing narrative: the belief that the current administration—and those who serve it—can’t be trusted to protect what truly matters.
Author: Bo Dogan
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