Global Politics Report Editorial
Secret Service Officials Said to Be Put on Leave Amid Internal Inquiry
The agency’s top spokesman is among those on leave, according to two Trump administration officials. The agency said three people faced a misconduct investigation.
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Source: The New York Times
Politics desk: Government
Published: Aug. 26, 2026 at 04:59 PM ET
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Original source: The New York Times