Secret Service officials placed on administrative leave amid misconduct probe

Three officials within the U.S. Secret Service have been placed on administrative leave as the agency's Office of Professional Responsibility initiates an investigation into alleged misconduct. These individuals were reportedly not involved in law enforcement duties.

The exact nature of the allegations remains undisclosed while the internal review is underway. This situation unfolds against a backdrop of heightened scrutiny for the Secret Service, particularly concerning its role in protecting President Donald Trump, who has reportedly been the target of multiple assassination plots.

Recent incidents have also drawn attention to the agency. These include a security breach at the Washington Hilton during an event attended by Trump and reports of journalists being subpoenaed regarding security concerns about the new Air Force One. President Trump himself confirmed a clandestine departure from Turkey on a military aircraft due to security concerns, a departure that was initially reported by The Washington Post.

Furthermore, an agent assigned to Vice President JD Vance's security detail is reportedly being investigated for allegedly leaking news related to agent frustrations over last-minute travel requests. The Secret Service has confirmed this investigation pertains to a July report detailing such frustrations.