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 confirmed in a statement that a member of the Vice Presidential Protective Division is the subject of both an administrative investigation and a potential criminal inquiry regarding allegations of compromising operational and information security. Guglielmi noted that any conduct threatening the safety of a protectee will not be tolerated.
The investigation follows a report detailing frustrations within Vance's security detail over last-minute personal and family travel requests. A day after the report, Vance's office canceled a helicopter flight for his son's golf lesson, with the Trump administration stating the proposed use of Marine Two was for operational reasons, as it reduced the burden on local law enforcement and avoided road closures.
Current and former Secret Service agents indicated that previous vice presidents typically avoided using government resources for personal convenience. Agents expressed frustration over last-minute trips that disrupt their personal plans and require hurried security arrangements. A spokesperson for Vance expressed gratitude to the Secret Service, acknowledging the challenges of protecting a vice president with a growing family. USSS Deputy Director Matthew Quinn emphasized the dedication required of agents on protective details, stating there is no room for compromise.
The frustration among agents reportedly led to the creation of custom coins and stickers referencing Vance's Secret Service code name,