Overview
- The agency confirmed the employee’s security clearance was suspended and access to facilities and systems revoked pending the probe.
- Footage published by O’Keefe Media Group purports to show disclosures on protective formations, shift schedules, travel plans, real-time locations, and photos from Air Force Two.
- Reports identify the agent as Tomas Escotto, a five-year employee who expressed opposition to ICE and Trump immigration policies; the Secret Service has not publicly named him.
- O’Keefe said his team coordinated with the Secret Service before release and redacted operational details, while multiple outlets noted they had not independently verified the full video.
- Officials characterized the conduct as potential violations of the agency’s code of conduct, apologized to the Vance family, and said no criminal charges have been announced.