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NewsWFLA News TampaAugust 26, 2026Hillsborough

Secret Service places three officials on administrative leave amid misconduct investigation

The U.S. Secret Service has placed three non-law enforcement officials on administrative leave while the agency's Office of Professional Responsibility conducts a misconduct investigation. The agency has not released specific details regarding the nature of the alleged misconduct.

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Why It Matters

This action involves the internal oversight of the federal agency responsible for the protection of the President and other high-level government officials.

Key Facts

  • Three U.S. Secret Service officials were placed on administrative leave on Tuesday.
  • The officials are non-law enforcement personnel.
  • The agency's Office of Professional Responsibility is conducting the misconduct investigation.
  • A separate Secret Service agent assigned to Vice President JD Vance was placed on leave last month for allegedly leaking sensitive information.
  • The agency has faced recent scrutiny regarding security for President Donald Trump, including an attempted attack at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner in April.
  • The Secret Service conducted a secret transfer of the President between planes in Turkey last month due to an Iranian threat.

Who's Mentioned

personJD Vance“Vice President whose security detail was subject to a separate investigation”organizationThe Hill“News outlet reporting the story”personDonald Trump“President subject to recent security concerns”organizationOffice of Professional Responsibility“Internal division conducting the probe”organizationU.S. Secret Service“Federal agency conducting the investigation”organizationMS Now“News outlet that reported on security detail frustrations”