{"id":11306,"date":"2026-01-14T10:33:20","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T15:33:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greatamericanewsdesk.com\/?p=11306"},"modified":"2026-01-14T10:33:22","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T15:33:22","slug":"secret-service-agent-placed-on-leave-after-disclosing-sensitive-vance-info","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/greatamericanewsdesk.com\/national-security\/secret-service-agent-placed-on-leave-after-disclosing-sensitive-vance-info\/njackson\/2026\/01\/","title":{"rendered":"Secret Service Agent Placed On Leave After Disclosing Sensitive Vance Info"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A U.S. Secret Service (USSS) employee assigned to Vice President JD Vance\u2019s protective detail has been placed on administrative leave after an undercover video released by independent journalist James O\u2019Keefe allegedly showed the employee leaking sensitive security information, according to Fox News<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Secret Service confirmed it is investigating the incident and said the employee\u2019s security clearance has been suspended and access to agency facilities and systems revoked. The episode is reigniting concerns about operational security inside the agency at a time when national political tensions\u2014and threats against Republican leaders\u2014are already at historic highs.<\/p>\n\n\n

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USSS Deputy Director Matthew Quinn told Fox News in a statement<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“The U.S. Secret Service has no tolerance for any behavior that could potentially compromise the safety, privacy or trust of our protectees. This incident is under investigation and the employee involved has been placed on administrative leave with his clearance suspended and access to agency facilities and systems revoked.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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“The U.S. Secret Service has also issued an order for all personnel to retake the agency\u2019s 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 added.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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“The U.S. Secret Service has a 160-year-old tradition of discretion that sets this agency apart, and we have 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. The faith our protectees place in this agency is not something the U.S. Secret Service takes lightly, and we are committed to taking the necessary actions to ensure that a similar breach of standards does not occur again,” the statement concluded. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Undercover Footage Allegedly Shows Agent Sharing Sensitive Protection Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In a post on X, O\u2019Keefe claimed<\/a> undercover footage shows a USSS agent assigned to Vice President Vance\u2019s protective detail sharing sensitive information with someone he believed was a romantic interest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to O\u2019Keefe, the agent discussed protective formations, shift schedules, travel movements and advance security procedures, and allegedly sent images while aboard Air Force Two. In the post, O\u2019Keefe wrote that the agent was \u201crecorded on hidden camera providing an undercover journalist with sensitive security information\u201d and allegedly discussed \u201cprotective formations, shift schedules, travel plans, & real-time locations.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

O\u2019Keefe also claimed the employee shared information \u201csometimes days in advance\u201d and acknowledged signing paperwork prohibiting disclosure of the privileged details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

O\u2019Keefe alleged the agent is a \u201choldover from the Biden administration\u201d who holds anti-ICE and anti-Trump administration personal views\u2014an accusation that, if substantiated, is likely to raise new scrutiny over internal culture and accountability inside an agency that is supposed to remain professional and nonpartisan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

O\u2019Keefe said<\/a> his organization coordinated with the Secret Service before publication and redacted certain operational details at the agency\u2019s request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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BREAKING: U.S. Secret Service Agent Assigned to VP JD Vance Leaks Sensitive Security Information to Undercover Reporter.

Escotto is a holdover from the Biden administration and stated that he voted for Joe Biden, while expressing opposition to ICE & the Trump administration\u2019s\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/AyAjrt3XY4<\/a><\/p>— James O'Keefe (@JamesOKeefeIII) January 13, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote>