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Secret Service Agent Suspended for Leaking Vance Travel Details
A Secret Service agent who works with Vice President JD Vance was suspended for telling a news outlet about Vance's travel plans.
The agent shared details about Vance asking for last-minute trips, like flying in a special helicopter for a golf lesson.
The trip didn't happen because of bad weather, but the request surprised many agents.
The agent also mentioned that Vance and his wife took several helicopter rides to look for a new home.
The helicopter costs a lot of money to operate, between $16,000 and $24,600 per hour.
The Secret Service is investigating the leak, but it's not clear if the agent will be punished.
Meanwhile, the Trump administration is trying to stop people from sharing secret information with the press.
Vance's spokesperson said there was no wrongdoing and thanked the Secret Service for their work.
A Secret Service agent on Vice President JD Vance's detail was suspended for leaking travel information.
The agent revealed details about Vance's last-minute personal travel requests, including a proposed golf lesson trip on Marine Two.
The Vance family took multiple helicopter trips to Middleburg, Virginia, for home searching.
Operating Marine Two costs taxpayers between $16,000 and $24,600 per hour.
The Secret Service is investigating the leak, with potential administrative or criminal charges.
- Who
- Secret Service agent on Vice President JD Vance's security detail
- What
- Leaked information about Vance's travel details
- Where
- United States
- When
- Recently, exact date not specified
- Why
- Agent reportedly 'fed up' with Vance's last-minute personal travel requests
Secret Service Agent's Leak
Vance Spokesperson's Defense
Leak of Travel Details
Secret Service Agent's Leak
A Secret Service agent leaked information about Vice President JD Vance's travel details, including last-minute personal requests and helicopter trips, to MS Now.
Vance Spokesperson's Defense
The Vance spokesperson rejected any suggestion of wrongdoing and praised the Secret Service agents for their service.
Key facts
- Agent Suspended
- Yes
- Investigation Opened
- Yes, by the agency's internal affairs component
- Potential Punishment
- Unclear, could face administrative or criminal charges
- Incident Involving Marine Two
- Proposed trip for golf lesson, did not occur due to bad weather
- Helicopter Trips
- Multiple trips to Middleburg, Virginia, for home search
- Cost of Marine Two
- $16,000 to $24,600 per hour
- Vance Family
- Three children, expecting fourth
- Trump Administration Stance
- Vows to crack down on unauthorized disclosures to the press
Quotes
Anthony Guglielmi
Secret Service Chief of Communications
“A member of the Vice Presidential Protective Division is the subject of an administrative investigation, and potential criminal inquiry, involving allegations of compromising operational and information security.”
indianexpress.com
Sources
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