A U.S. Secret Service agent assigned to Vice President JD Vance's security detail is under investigation for allegedly leaking sensitive information. Secret Service Chief of Communications Anthony Guglielmi stated that a member of the Vice Presidential Protective Division is the subject of an administrative investigation and potential criminal inquiry related to compromising operational and information security. The agency did not provide specifics but emphasized that any conduct threatening the safety of a protectee is unacceptable.
The investigation follows a report detailing frustrations within Vance's security detail regarding last-minute personal and family travel requests. After the report, Vance's office canceled a helicopter flight for his son's golf lesson, with the Trump administration citing operational reasons for the proposed use of Marine Two, the helicopter designated for the vice president.
Current and former Secret Service agents noted that previous vice presidents typically avoided using government resources for personal convenience. Agents expressed that last-minute trips often disrupt their schedules and require hurried security planning. A spokesperson for Vance expressed gratitude towards the Secret Service, acknowledging the challenges of protecting a vice president with a young family.
USSS Deputy Director Matthew Quinn remarked that all special agents recognize the commitment needed for protective details, emphasizing the dedication and discipline required in their roles. Reports indicate that some agents created custom coins and stickers to humorously address the frequency of Vance's last-minute travel, referencing his Secret Service code name, "Bobcat." The Trump administration acknowledged that the demands of protecting a vice president with young children are unique compared to past administrations.