A member of Vice President JD Vance's Secret Service detail has been placed on administrative leave after footage released by Project Veritas founder James O’Keefe allegedly showed the agent discussing sensitive security information with an undercover reporter.
O’Keefe said a female journalist with his media group met Escotto on the dating app Tinder in October 2025. Hidden-camera footage taken at a restaurant appears to show Escotto sharing details with the woman about Vance's security arrangements and protocols, including protective measures involving the vice president's wife and children.
"Tomas proceeds to give our undercover journalist detailed info with pictures about the specific methods used to transport and protect the vice president," O’Keefe said in the report. "[He] even tells her some exact times of shift changes on the Secret Service schedule."
O’Keefe also shared screenshots of messages that Escotto allegedly sent the woman, detailing Vance's whereabouts and upcoming travel plans.
"Escotto even sent images from Air Force Two while onboard with the Vice President," O’Keefe said. "Despite acknowledging that he signed paperwork prohibiting the disclosure of sensitive information, the Secret Service agent repeatedly shared details with someone he believed was a casual romantic interest."
In a statement shared with NTD on Wednesday, Secret Service Deputy Director Matthew Quinn said the agent's clearance had been suspended and access to all agency facilities and systems revoked.
"The U.S. Secret Service has no tolerance for any behavior that could potentially compromise the safety, privacy or trust of our protectees," he added.
Quinn said the incident was still under investigation, noting that the Secret Service had ordered all personnel to retake the agency's required anti-espionage training "to ensure employees are aware of the threats posed by individuals aiming to exploit agency employees for information about our protective operations."
"The U.S. Secret Service has a 160-year-old tradition of discretion that sets this agency apart, and we have no tolerance for employees who fail to meet this standard," Quinn continued.
"The U.S. Secret Service deeply apologizes to the Vance family for this violation of their trust and privacy. The faith our protectees place in this agency is not something the U.S. Secret Service takes lightly, and we are committed to taking the necessary actions to ensure that a similar breach of standards does not occur again."