The United States Secret Service (USSS) is investigating an agent who is accused of sexually assaulting a staff member working on Vice President Harris' presidential campaign.
Real Clear Politics first reported the allegations on Wednesday, and four USSS sources said the incident happened last week in Wisconsin.
According to reports, several USSS agents and Harris campaign staff were in Green Bay to work on security for the upcoming rally. The Green Bay event was cancelled after the campaign held a rally in Madison, Wisconsin on Friday, and the rally was relocated to Atlanta, Georgia.
The staff and agents met for drinks at a local restaurant after finishing work for the day, then eventually traveled to the victim's hotel room where the assault allegedly took place.
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A Harris campaign staffer reportedly accused a Secret Service agent of sexual assault last week. (Getty Images/iStock)
According to reports, the suspect, who was intoxicated at the time, forced himself on the victim and began groping her. The incident was witnessed by other witnesses.
The suspect was reportedly so drunk that his colleagues kicked him out of the hotel room and he fell asleep in the hallway.
A Secret Service spokesperson confirmed to Fox News Digital that an investigation was underway but did not say whether Harris' staff was involved.
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Vice President Harris spoke at a campaign event in Madison, Wisconsin on Friday. (Alex Wroblewski/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
“The U.S. Secret Service's Office of Professional Ethics is investigating the allegations of misconduct by employees,” the spokesperson said. “The Secret Service demands the highest standards from its employees.”
“The employee has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.”
Vice President Harris waves during a campaign event in Madison, Wisconsin on Friday. (Alex Wroblewski/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
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According to the Associated Press, Harris' office said in a statement that it has a “zero tolerance for sexual misconduct” and that it “takes the safety of our staff seriously.”
Fox News Digital has reached out to Harris' campaign for comment.
