Rubio Security Detail Arrest Sparks Probe into Diplomatic Security Strain

A DSS shift supervisor's arrest in Brussels has prompted an investigation, highlighting concerns over operational pressures within the State Department's security apparatus.

A Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) shift supervisor assigned to Secretary of State Marco Rubio's protective detail was arrested on March 31, 2025, in Brussels following a physical altercation with hotel staff and police.
The incident occurred at Hotel Amigo after the agent allegedly became irate when staff refused to extend bar hours, escalating into a confrontation with police.
The agent was released from custody later that day after intervention by the U.S. Embassy, and Secretary Rubio stayed at the same hotel later that week during a NATO summit.
Sources within the State Department have linked the agent's behavior to extreme workload pressures, citing long hours, administrative burdens, and insufficient support for DSS shift supervisors.
The State Department has acknowledged the incident and confirmed an ongoing investigation but has refrained from commenting on specific personnel matters.