Republican Rep. Pat Fallon of Texas and acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe engaged in a fiery confrontation during a congressional hearing on Thursday. The two men got into a screaming match over Rowe’s attendance at a 9/11 memorial event, with Fallon accusing Rowe of using the tragedy for political purposes.
Fallon, who was questioning Rowe as part of the House Task Force on Trump Assassination Attempts, asked if Rowe was in charge of President Joe Biden’s Secret Service detail at the event. This was after Rowe claimed that the head of the president’s detail was usually the “closest” to him. Fallon displayed an image showing Rowe standing near Biden at the event.
Rowe responded by saying, “Actually, congressman, what you’re not seeing is the [Special Agent in Charge] of the detail off out of the picture’s view, and that is the day where we remember the more than 3,000 people that died on 9/11.” He went on to explain that he was present at Ground Zero during the attacks and assisted in rescue efforts.
An incensed Fallon shouted, “I’m not asking you that!” This led to a heated shouting match, with Rowe exclaiming, “Do not invoke 9/11 for political purposes!” and Fallon responding, “No, I’m not!” The two continued to talk over each other, with Fallon accusing Rowe of trying to “bully” him.
In an attempt to diffuse the situation, Rowe explained that he attended the event to honor a Secret Service agent who died during the 9/11 attacks. Master Special Officer Craig James Miller was the only Secret Service officer killed on that day, and another officer later died from 9/11-related health issues.
The liberal media has been quick to criticize Trump and his administration, often painting them as reckless and dangerous. However, this confrontation between a Republican and a top government official highlights the Democrat party’s efforts to use any means necessary to attack their opponents, even exploiting a national tragedy for political gain.
Fallon’s bold questioning and refusal to back down in the face of Rowe’s accusations show a strong and unyielding stance against political games and manipulation. It is a reminder that those in positions of power should be held accountable and responsible for their actions, rather than using tragic events as a way to gain sympathy or deflect from their own faults.