Secret Service agent suspended over alleged leak of JD Vance’s travel details
A US Secret Service agent assigned to Vice President JD Vance‘s security detail has been suspended over the alleged leak of sensitive information related to his travel plans, according to reports. The agency has launched an internal investigation into the matter as the Trump administration intensifies its crackdown on unauthorised disclosures to the media.
According to CNN, the employee allegedly shared details with a media outlet suggesting that members of Vance’s security detail had grown frustrated with last-minute personal travel requests. The Secret Service’s internal affairs division is now investigating the alleged leak, although it remains unclear whether the agent could face administrative action, criminal charges, or both.
One of the incidents cited in the report involved a proposal to fly Vice President Vance and his young son aboard Marine Two for a golf lesson in Washington. While the trip was ultimately cancelled due to bad weather, the request reportedly surprised several agents assigned to the security detail.
The report also claimed that Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance made multiple helicopter trips to Middleburg, Virginia, while searching for a new home. The couple, who have three children and are expecting their fourth, allegedly used Marine Two for some of those visits.
According to the report, any such use of Marine Two would require approval from the White House Military Office. Based on Pentagon estimates from 2022, operating the helicopter costs between $16,000 and $24,600 per hour.
Responding to the allegations, a spokesperson for Vice President Vance rejected any suggestion of impropriety and expressed appreciation for the Secret Service personnel assigned to protect the Vice President and his family.
“The Vances are grateful to the men and women of the US Secret Service who serve our country with distinction,” the spokesperson said.
The latest development comes amid a broader push by the Trump administration to identify and prosecute officials accused of leaking sensitive information. Earlier this month, several New York Times journalists were subpoenaed after reporting on security concerns related to the new Air Force One programme.
The subpoenas sought to compel the journalists to testify before a federal grand jury in Manhattan. While the administration has maintained that its investigation is aimed at identifying government leakers rather than targeting the press, the move has reignited debate over press freedoms and the legal protections available to journalists facing federal subpoenas.
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