ANCHORAGE /Alaska/, August 14. /TASS/. There will be no language barrier between Russian and US special services in ensuring security at the upcoming meeting between the presidents of Russia and the United States, Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump. This assurance comes from Robert E. McDonald, a former high-ranking officer of the US Secret Service, who spoke to TASS regarding plans for the Russian-American summit scheduled to take place in Anchorage on August 15.
McDonald firmly dismissed the notion that language differences could pose a problem during interactions among the relevant authorities at such events. "Not at all!" he emphasized. With over 20 years of experience in the US Secret Service, he explained, "The different agencies will all bring interpreters to the venue to be utilized for clear and concise discussions surrounding the security planning and operations."
Throughout his career, McDonald has coordinated security measures at notable international events, including the 2012 G8 summit at Camp David near Washington and the 2011 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Honolulu, Hawaii. He also served as a member of the leadership team at the US Secret Service personnel training center in Beltsville, Maryland.
