US Secret Service investigates agent over alleged disclosure of Vance travel details

A United States Secret Service agent assigned to the protective detail of Vice President JD Vance has been placed on administrative leave after being suspected of leaking sensitive information about the vice president’s movements.

The move comes as the agency conducts an internal investigation into the alleged disclosure, which is believed to have involved details of Vance’s travel arrangements that later appeared in a media report.

According to officials familiar with the matter, the Secret Service’s Office of Professional Responsibility is leading the review to determine whether the agent improperly shared protected operational information.

The inquiry was launched after a report disclosed details of a planned Marine Corps helicopter trip involving Vance and his son. The journey was later cancelled because of poor weather, but officials reportedly became concerned that the publication of security-related information could have exposed the vice president to unnecessary risks.

The agent has not been publicly identified, and no criminal charges have been filed. Administrative leave is a standard measure that allows an employee to remain off duty while an investigation is carried out.

The Secret Service has not disclosed how the information may have been shared or whether others could face scrutiny as the investigation progresses.

Security experts note that details surrounding the movements and protection of senior government officials are closely guarded because their release could compromise safety and future operations.

The Secret Service has not commented publicly on the specifics of the investigation, citing the ongoing nature of the review.

Vice President Vance’s office has also not issued a statement on the matter.

The investigation remains ongoing, and officials have said further action will depend on the findings of the internal review.