Vance Secret Service agent suspended after disclosing ‘sensitive security info’ in undercover video

Published January 14, 2026 11:03am ET



One of the Secret Service agents on Vice President JD Vance’s security detail was placed on administrative leave on Tuesday after being accused of leaking sensitive information. 

The agent was captured on video footage and in text messages published Tuesday by the O’Keefe Media Group telling an undercover journalist about sensitive information related to Vance’s security measures and travel plans.

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