A recent incident involving the Secret Service has sparked controversy after agents entered a Massachusetts salon without permission during a fundraiser for Vice President Kamala Harris. The agents reportedly picked the lock to the salon’s front door and covered security cameras with duct tape, allowing the public to use the restroom for nearly two hours without the owner’s consent.
Salon owner Alicia Powers expressed her frustration over the incident, explaining that while she had agreed to close her business for security reasons, she was not informed that her property would be used in this way. Powers described how several individuals entered her salon, setting off alarms and leaving the premises unsecured after using the bathroom.
After the incident was made public, the Secret Service’s Boston office contacted Powers to apologize. A representative acknowledged that the agents’ actions were a breach of protocol and assured her that the situation would be addressed. Powers recounted, “They were not supposed to tape my camera without permission. They were not supposed to enter the building without permission.”
Brian Smith, the building’s landlord, confirmed that no one had given the Secret Service permission to access the property. The agency has since expressed regret and reiterated its commitment to maintaining positive relationships with local businesses during high-security events.
