A U.S. Secret Service agent assigned to Vice President JD Vance's security detail has been sidelined amid accusations of leaking information regarding the vice president's travel plans. The agent is accused of providing details to MS Now for a story that highlighted concerns among agents about Vance's personal travel schedule.
MS Now's reporting included specifics about Vance's planned travel, such as a trip involving his son and a Marine Corps helicopter for a golf lesson, a plan that was subsequently abandoned. This coverage reportedly drew the ire of Secret Service, FBI, and White House officials who were concerned about operational details appearing in the media, according to sources cited by CNN.
The agent is currently undergoing an internal review by the agency's internal affairs division and has been placed on administrative leave. It is not yet clear if the agent will face administrative penalties or potential criminal charges.
This incident occurs as the Trump administration has stated its intention to address what it has described as "unauthorized disclosures" to the press. This follows a recent instance where four New York Times reporters were subpoenaed to testify before a grand jury concerning their reporting on security features of President Donald Trump's new presidential aircraft, a gift from Qatar.