- Three Secret Service officials have been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation into misconduct.
Three U.S. Secret Service officials were placed on administrative leave Tuesday as the agency's professional standards office investigates potential misconduct. The officials were not in law enforcement roles, and the specific reasons for their leave remain unclear.1
The Secret Service has faced increased scrutiny, particularly during President Donald Trump's tenure, which has included at least three assassination plots against him in the past two years. In April, an armed man breached security at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, where Trump was present.
Additionally, the Justice Department recently subpoenaed New York Times journalists over security concerns related to a new, Qatari-gifted Air Force One. These subpoenas were later withdrawn after reports indicated that Trump was advised to leave Turkey on an older plane due to assassination threats from Iran.
As the investigation unfolds, the Secret Service's handling of security matters continues to be a focal point of concern, especially given the high-profile nature of its responsibilities.
“The investigation follows a recent incident where Trump acknowledged slipping away from Air Force One in Turkey due to assassination concerns from Iran. The Secret Service and military had wanted him on a different plane for security reasons.”
KCRA
