A tense moment unfolded in South Beach, Florida, when a plainclothes Secret Service agent aggressively intervened as a man approached Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump while they were walking to their car. The incident, caught on video by political correspondent Susan Crabtree, shows the agent placing his arm between the man and the couple. When the man grabbed the agent’s arm, the agent responded with a hard shove.

Crabtree posted the video on X (formerly Twitter), stating that while the agent’s reaction was forceful, such actions aren’t uncommon during high-alert situations. She noted that even she has been pushed by agents while covering events like the State of the Union and described these moments as part of the job in D.C. journalism.

Some within the Secret Service community have raised concerns that the physical response may be symptomatic of growing work-related stress. With agents working long shifts, especially on high-profile details like that of Vice President Vance, some fear these stressors may lead to overly aggressive behavior in the field.

This incident comes amid broader scrutiny of the Secret Service following the July 13, 2024 assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania. An independent review panel later found “deep flaws” and systemic issues within the agency, including lapses in critical thinking, poor planning, and a failure to assume proper responsibility for protectee safety.

The panel has called for sweeping reform, including leadership changes and a renewed focus on the Secret Service’s core mission of protection, warning that without action, similar failures could happen again.