White House Reportedly Suspects Marjorie Taylor Greene Tipped Protesters to Trump’s Surprise D.C. Dinner
White House officials told Secret Service they suspected Marjorie Taylor Greene tipped Code Pink protesters to President Trump’s surprise dinner at Joe’s Seafood in Washington.
Overview
White House officials informed the Secret Service that Marjorie Taylor Greene might have tipped anti-war group Code Pink about President Trump’s surprise September dinner at Joe’s Seafood in Washington.
Suspicions stemmed from Greene recommending the restaurant, repeatedly calling aides to confirm Trump would attend, and her public friendship with Code Pink co-founder Medea Benjamin.
Greene vehemently denied the allegation, called it a "dangerous lie" and suggested either Secret Service, White House staff, or restaurant personnel could have tipped protesters.
The Secret Service declined to confirm or deny any investigation, stating protective intelligence matters cannot be commented on while emphasizing priority on ensuring those they protect remain safe.
The episode embarrassed the White House, intensified tensions between Trump and Greene after earlier disputes, and spurred internal questions about presidential security and staff conduct.
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Officials reportedly grew suspicious because Greene personally recommended Joe’s Seafood for the dinner, repeatedly called aides to confirm Trump would attend, and is publicly friendly with Code Pink co-founder Medea Benjamin, which they saw as possible indicators she could have shared the plans.
Greene forcefully denied tipping off Code Pink, called the accusation a “dangerous lie,” and suggested that if protesters were alerted, the information could have come instead from Secret Service, White House staff, or restaurant personnel.
No, the Secret Service declined to confirm or deny any investigation, stating that it does not comment on protective intelligence matters but emphasizing that its priority is keeping its protectees safe.
The episode reportedly embarrassed the White House and further strained relations between Trump and Greene, compounding earlier disputes in which Trump had publicly criticized her and withdrawn his support, contributing to growing tensions within the MAGA wing of the party.
The incident prompted internal questions about the integrity of presidential security procedures and the conduct of those with access to sensitive schedule information, highlighting how political infighting can intersect with and potentially compromise security operations.
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