US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum’s security detail became involved in a physical confrontation with a man who approached him at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Monday morning.
Charlie was attempting to ask Burgum a question about President Donald Trump when a member of the security team repeatedly moved into his path. Charlie said: “Please don’t touch me, sir.”
He made clear he was not trying to obstruct Burgum or pose a threat, while continuing to challenge the security official’s intervention.
After the exchange, Charlie managed to put his question to the Cabinet secretary. He asked whether Burgum believed Mr Trump would become an ineffective lame-duck president following the historic midterm results.
Burgum did not answer the question. The unwanted contact from the security detail continued after Charlie had spoken to him.
The encounter took place as Charlie attempted to question a senior government official in the airport, rather than gain access to a restricted or sensitive area.
