A Secret Service agent tasked with safeguarding JD Vance has been placed on administrative leave following a disclosure of ‘sensitive details’ about his duties related to the vice president’s protection.
The agent’s identity remains under wraps, but the leak occurred during a date with a woman who was, unbeknownst to him, an ‘undercover journalist’ associated with conservative influencer James O’Keefe. This revelation is part of a larger narrative involving leaked video footage that has recently come to light.
In the footage, the agent divulged critical information regarding the vice president’s travel itinerary and disclosed various sophisticated security measures. The video surfaced shortly after a security incident at Vance’s Cincinnati residence, intensifying public interest in the agent’s actions.
During his encounter with the journalist, the agent went so far as to display his official badge and share images of himself aboard Air Force Two, raising significant concerns about operational security. Despite acknowledging the confidentiality agreements he had signed, the agent proceeded to share this classified information.
According to reports from NewsNation, the agent has been with the Secret Service for five years, a tenure that began during the Biden administration. His actions have prompted serious scrutiny and reflect the ongoing challenges in maintaining governmental security protocols.
The agent has worked for the service for five years dating back to the Biden administration according to NewsNation.
He also admitted to voting for Joe Biden over Trump and said regarding the president’s immigration crackdown: ‘I hate that [ICE] s***.’
Upon O’Keefe publishing the video, the agent has been placed on administrative leave and had his clearance suspended.
‘The US Secret Service has no tolerance for any behavior that could potentially compromise the safety, privacy or trust of our protectees,’ Deputy Secret Service Director Matthew Quinn said.
A Secret Service agent assigned to JD Vance (pictured) has been put on leave after he spilled ‘sensitive details’ about his job protecting the vice president
The agent, who has not been identified by Secret Service, revealed the secrets on a date with a woman who was really an ‘undercover journalist’
Quinn, who did not confirm the agent’s identity, added that the agent is now under investigation and could potentially face further discipline.
‘The US 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,’ Quinn said.
He also spoke of the Secret Service’s ‘160-year-old tradition of discretion,’ adding there was ‘no tolerance for employees who fail to meet this standard.’
‘The U.S. Secret Service deeply apologizes to the Vance family for this violation of their trust and privacy.’
O’Keefe revealed that Quinn had also sent out an internal memo, claiming the agent ‘was deliberately targeted and manipulated by a citizen-journalism media organization that misrepresented itself in an effort to get close to the employee and expose sensitive information.’
The Daily Mail has reached out to a spokesperson for Vance for comment.
The reveal comes just days after a hammer-wielding maniac who smashed four windows at Vance’s Cincinnati home was arrested by the Secret Service after an overnight break-in.
William DeFoor, 26, was charged with one count each of obstructing official business, criminal damaging or endangering, criminal trespass and vandalism.
Deputy Secret Service Director Matthew Quinn apologized to Vice President Vance over the video
O’Keefe revealed that Quinn had also sent out an internal memo, claiming the agent ‘was deliberately targeted and manipulated’
Secret Service agents heard a loud noise at the home around midnight and spotted DeFoor running from the home, which is the secondary residence for Vance, his wife Usha and their three young children, who were out of town at the time.
DeFoor was detained by Secret Service agents shortly after. When an officer informed the suspect of his rights, he responded: ‘I don’t know,’ the arrest report says.
He had also allegedly vandalized a Secret Service vehicle on his way up the home’s driveway.
No motive has been released.
Vance posted on X: ‘I appreciate everyone’s well wishes about the attack at our home. As far as I can tell, a crazy person tried to break in by hammering the windows. I’m grateful to the secret service and the Cincinnati police for responding quickly.
‘We weren’t even home as we had returned already to DC.’
