Is the Secret Service really disappointed in J.D. Vance and his family? Report on ‘ridiculous’ claims we know about
US agent agent Responsible for protecting the Vice President JD Vance They are said to have become increasingly frustrated due to frequent last-minute travel demands and schedule changes. Team morale reportedly dropped after that.
One specific incident that particularly upset agents involved a request for transportation Vance He and his young son traveled across Washington on Marine Two to take golf lessons, MS Now reported. Although the trip was ultimately canceled due to bad weather, the suggestion reportedly left many agents in disbelief.
“This is ridiculous,” one person allegedly said in a private message.[Mike] Pence and [Kamala] Harris Never pulled anything like this. “
Another person reportedly expressed displeasure, saying: “They changed everything. They didn’t stick to their own schedule and it cost taxpayers a lot of money.”
Golf course flights under scrutiny
Using Marine Corps Two for such travel reportedly requires authorization from the Marine Corps White House Military Office. The helicopter’s operating costs range from $16,000 to $24,600 per hour, according to Pentagon 2022 budget estimates.
Sources told MS Now that there are currently no clear rules prohibiting the use of government helicopters for such purposes. However, they said the request had “no precedent” and was indicative of a wider trend of unforeseen requests, increasing pressure on security teams.
Worries caused by house-hunting travel
The report further states Vance and second lady Usha Vance Recently, they took several helicopter trips to Middleburg, Virginia, to find a new home. The couple have three children aged nine, six and four and are expecting their fourth child.
One source noted that frequent changes and lack of advance notice had become a significant source of frustration.
Frustrated agent’s surprising move
Dissatisfaction with the protection detail was so widespread that some agents created unofficial challenge coins and stickers humorously criticizing the situation, the report said.
One sticker features a bobcat – a nod to Vance’s Secret Service code name – with the words “TBD, TBD” and the slogan “Advance. OTR. Repeat.”
JD Vance and the Secret Service react
A representative for Vice President Vance dismissed any accusations of wrongdoing and praised the agents who protected his family, The Independent reported.
“The Vances are grateful to the men and women of the U.S. Secret Service for their outstanding service to our country,” the spokesperson said.
“While protecting the Vice President with a large policy portfolio and a young and growing family is a unique challenge, Secret Service agents do it superbly every day.”
Secret Service Deputy Director Matthew Quinn also supported the agency’s efforts, noting that agents are well aware of their responsibility to protect senior officials.
