Secret Service Removes 1 Vance Agent Over Alleged Leak of VP Travel Plans

3 articles · Updated · NBC News · Jul 23

A Secret Service agent on JD Vance’s protective detail was removed pending an administrative investigation and possible criminal inquiry into allegations of compromising operational and information security.
CNN and MS NOW reported the agent was suspected of leaking information tied to complaints about Vance’s travel habits, including a planned Marine Two trip with his son to Joint Base Andrews that was later canceled for severe weather.
An administration official said Vance’s schedule can change abruptly for official duties and that his efforts to spend time with his young children have added strain to the protective mission.
The case lands as the Trump administration intensifies leak crackdowns, with subpoenas targeting New York Times reporters over Air Force One security coverage and a court hearing on that challenge set for Thursday.