Secret Service agent reportedly tried to bring spouse on overseas flight

 July 30, 2025

A Secret Service agent's unauthorized attempt to include his wife on an official transport plane accompanying President Trump to Scotland has raised new concerns about the agency's protocols and judgment.

According to the New York Post, the Dallas-based agent arranged for his wife, an Air Force service member, to receive an official briefing in Maryland before attempting to board a mission support flight at Joint Base Andrews. The plan was thwarted when supervisors discovered and prevented the unauthorized passenger from boarding.

Secret Service spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi confirmed the incident, emphasizing that no protectees were aboard the flight and the overseas protective operation remained unaffected. The agency has launched a personnel investigation into the matter, marking another controversial episode for the protective service.

Recent Security Breaches Raise Serious Concerns

The incident follows two alarming assassination attempts on President Trump during his 2024 campaign, highlighting ongoing security challenges within the agency.

Last July, an 18-year-old gunman named Thomas Matthew Crooks managed to shoot Trump in the ear at a Butler, Pennsylvania rally, prompting immediate protective action from agents and resulting in the shooter's death by counter-sniper fire.

A Senate investigation revealed multiple security failures, including denied requests for anti-drone systems and inadequate roof security measures at the Butler Farm Show grounds where the shooting occurred.

Leadership Changes After Security Lapses

Former Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle stepped down following a controversial House Oversight Committee appearance addressing the security failures.

Another security breach occurred in September 2024 when Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, infiltrated Trump's West Palm Beach golf course and established a sniper position before being discovered by agents.

The incident led to Acting Director Ron Rowe's replacement by Sean Curran, a former member of Trump's personal security detail who had helped protect the president during the Butler shooting.

Presidential Response and Agency Investigation

President Trump, now 79, expressed bewilderment about the transport plane incident during his return to Washington after his Scotland visit.

The Glasgow Herald initially reported the story, detailing how the agent's wife had progressed through preliminary stages of the boarding process before being stopped.

Multiple support aircraft typically accompany Air Force One during presidential trips, carrying essential personnel and equipment for overseas missions.

Security Protocol Review Underway

The Secret Service faces increased scrutiny as this latest incident adds to a series of concerning security lapses over the past year.

The agency's internal investigation will examine how the agent's wife managed to receive an official briefing and advance as far as the transport staging area before being detected.

President Trump has expressed confidence in Director Curran's ability to address the situation, though questions remain about the agency's adherence to established security protocols and professional standards.

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