Secret Service suspends agent on vice president’s detail over leaked video

A Secret Service agent who was on Vice President JD Vance’s security detail was suspended this week after he was recorded in an undercover video talking about sensitive parts of his job.The video was recorded by an undercover reporter for conservative activist James O’Keefe and was verified by the Secret Service as authentic, according to NewsNation.
The video shows the agent talking to a woman he believed he was meeting for a date. During the “date,” the agent talked about serving in Vance’s security detail, including sharing information about the movement of Vance to and from his home at the Naval Observatory. He also showed her his badge after she asked.
Deputy Secret Service Director Matthew Quinn told NewsNation that the agent has been placed on administrative leave and his clearance has been suspended while the agency investigates the incident. 
“The U.S. Secret Service has no tolerance for any behavior that could potentially compromise the safety, privacy or trust of our protectees,” Quinn said. “The U.S. Secret Service has also issued an order for all personnel to retake the agency’s required anti-espionage training in order to ensure employees are aware of the threats posed by individuals aiming to exploit agency employees for information about our protective operations.”
The deputy director also said the agent, who has worked for the agency for five years, has had his access to agency systems and facilities revoked amid the investigation.
Misty Severi is a news reporter for Just The News. You can follow her on X for more coverage.

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