President: ‘Angry’ if Secret Service allegations are true

Associated Press

CARTAGENA, Colombia

President Barack Obama, speaking for the first time about allegations that Secret Service agents hired prostitutes, said Sunday that “of course I’ll be angry” if those accusations are proved true by an investigation.

Obama said the agents represent the U.S. and are supposed to conduct themselves with the highest levels of dignity anywhere in the world. The president never directly mentioned that the specific accusations, confirmed by media outlets, that agents were cavorting with prostitutes before the president arrived in Colombia.

The Secret Service sent 11 agents home and placed them on leave for misconduct as the agency reviews what happened.

He said he would reserve judgment until the investigation is done.

Five U.S. military service members were also alleged to have been involved in the incident.