WASHINGTON, D.C. — A member of the U.S. Secret Service assigned to Vice President JD Vance's protective detail has been placed on administrative leave and is now the subject of both an internal administrative investigation and a potential criminal inquiry over allegations of leaking sensitive operational information.

The U.S. Secret Service confirmed the investigation in a public statement, saying the employee is accused of compromising operational and information security.

While the agency has not identified the employee, officials indicated the investigation stems from allegations that protected information regarding Vice President Vance's security operations was improperly disclosed to members of the media.

The investigation follows recent reports claiming some agents assigned to Vance's protective detail had expressed frustration over the pace and demands of the vice president's travel schedule. Federal officials are now examining whether confidential or operationally sensitive information was unlawfully shared as the source of those reports.

The Secret Service emphasized that protecting the individuals under its care remains its highest priority and that any breach of operational security is taken seriously.

At this time, no criminal charges have been filed, and the investigation remains ongoing. Officials have not released additional details regarding the scope of the alleged leak or what information may have been compromised.

IRC Media will continue monitoring this developing story and provide updates as more information becomes available.

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