A member of the U.S. Secret Service assigned to Vice President JD Vance’s protective detail has been placed on administrative leave amid an investigation into the alleged leaking of sensitive information. The agency confirmed on Thursday that the individual is the subject of both an administrative investigation and a potential criminal inquiry regarding allegations of compromised operational and information security.
The investigation was reportedly initiated following reports that the agent provided information to a media outlet concerning a helicopter trip taken by the vice president. The Secret Service has stated that it is addressing the breach, which involves the unauthorized disclosure of operational details.
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