Berliner Tageblatt - Doug Burgum's Security Interferes With TMZ Reporter at Reagan Airport

Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum did not answer a question about President Trump on Monday after members of his security detail physically interfered with a reporter at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

The incident occurred in the morning as a reporter from TMZ DC approached the Secretary. The reporter, identified as Charlie, stated that he intended to ask Burgum whether he believed President Trump would become an ineffective lame-duck president following recent midterm election results.

According to the reporter, the interaction escalated quickly when a member of Burgum’s security detail began blocking his path. Charlie reported telling the official, "Please don't touch me, sir," as the agent repeatedly got in his way. He emphasized that he was not attempting to block Burgum’s movement or pose any threat.

After a confrontation with the security personnel, the reporter was eventually able to pose his question to the Secretary. However, Burgum did not provide an answer before moving on.

The reporter noted that the unwanted physical contact from the bodyguard continued even after the initial approach. He characterized the incident as an unnecessary escalation, noting that he was simply trying to ask a Cabinet member a question in a public airport setting rather than attempting to breach national security.

E.Schubert--BTB