Three U.S. Secret Service officials have been placed on administrative leave as the agency's Office of Professional Responsibility investigates potential misconduct. The Secret Service confirmed the development on Tuesday but did not provide details regarding the nature of the investigation or the roles of the officials, noting only that they were not in law enforcement positions.
The internal review comes amid heightened scrutiny of the agency, particularly following assassination attempts against President Donald Trump. The Secret Service recently stated it was aware of a threat from Iran directed at Trump's youngest son, Barron Trump. A video circulating online reportedly depicts locations associated with Barron Trump and offers a $10 million reward for his whereabouts.
Secret Service spokesperson Nate Herring told Fox News Digital that the agency investigates all potential threats to protectees and that operational security prevents the discussion of protective intelligence matters. However, he acknowledged awareness of the video. Iranian state media has previously broadcast content threatening President Trump and his family, particularly after the assassination of Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the 2020 U.S. airstrike that killed Iranian General Qasem Soleimani.
Deputy Director of the U.S. Secret Service Matt Quinn had previously stated that Iran has publicly expressed intentions to harm President Trump. This threat has emerged in the context of U.S. actions against nations engaging in economic ties with Tehran and an ongoing naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. In July, President Trump reportedly switched planes in Turkey via a catering truck due to a credible surface-to-air missile threat from Iran.
The Secret Service has faced congressional hearings and increased attention, including an assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania, during Trump's administration.