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A serious security scandal has rocked the US Secret Service after it was revealed that an agent assigned to Vice President JD Vance's protection detail allegedly shared confidential information with an undercover journalist.

The agent in question is Tomás Escotto, an active-duty officer and veteran of the Biden administration, who was secretly recorded providing highly sensitive details about the vice president's security operations. Among the information he allegedly disclosed were protection formations, shift schedules, travel plans, routes, and real-time locations—data that, had it fallen into the wrong hands, could have directly jeopardized the safety of the vice president and his team.

In addition to the leak, the recordings reveal that Escotto openly expressed personal political views, stating that he voted for Joe Biden and expressing strong disdain for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the immigration policies associated with the Trump administration, even declaring, “I hate that shit [ICE].” These statements have added a political dimension to the case, although authorities have emphasized that the truly serious issue is the violation of national security protocols.

After the material was made public, the Secret Service decided to remove the agent from his duties, suspend his security clearance, and block his access to official facilities and systems, while an internal investigation is underway to determine the extent of the damage and any potential administrative or criminal liabilities.

The case has generated serious concern within US security circles, as it highlights the risks of internal threats and the importance of maintaining strict discipline and confidentiality within the agencies responsible for protecting the highest-ranking government officials. For now, authorities have not ruled out more severe sanctions if it is confirmed that the leak seriously compromised the vice president's security.