Overview
- The employee’s security clearance was suspended and access to Secret Service facilities and systems revoked, according to Deputy Director Matthew Quinn.
- O’Keefe Media Group identified the agent as Tomas Escotto and published a 14-minute, partially redacted video of conversations and texts.
- The footage alleges disclosures of protective formations, shift schedules, travel plans, real-time locations, and duty photos, including images from Air Force Two containing metadata.
- The Secret Service apologized to the Vance family, described the conduct as potential violations of agency code of conduct, and has not confirmed criminal offenses or announced charges.
- Several outlets said they could not independently verify the full video contents, while James O’Keefe said his team coordinated with the agency to redact certain operational details before publication.