Secret Service Agent In Charge Of Trump Security During Assassination Attempt Suspended Again
A United States Secret Service agent involved in planning security for the 2024 rally where Donald Trump was nearly assassinated has been suspended and placed under internal investigation, according to multiple sources. The inquiry focuses on whether the agent failed to properly disclose a relationship and later marriage to a foreign national, raising questions about adherence to security protocols.
The agent, Myosoty “Miyo” Perez, served as the site agent for the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where a gunman grazed Trump’s ear, killed retired firefighter Corey Comperatore, and injured two others. As site agent, Perez was responsible for developing and executing security plans for the high-profile outdoor event. Sources familiar with the matter said she has now been suspended three times in roughly 18 months and previously reassigned from protective duties.
Congressional investigators reviewing the Butler incident criticized the security planning, noting that personnel were not positioned atop the nearby American Glass Building, where the shooter ultimately fired. Investigators also questioned why an agent with limited experience was assigned to oversee security for such a large outdoor gathering.
According to sources, Perez married a Brazilian national in April 2025 but did not notify the agency until January 2026. After learning of the marriage, officials reportedly issued a suspension and an internal “Do Not Admit” notice. Investigators are also examining whether the individual involved may have overstayed a visa and faced a deportation order, though authorities have not confirmed those details.
The investigation forms part of a broader review by the Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General into security handling surrounding two assassination attempts targeting Trump. Federal rules require personnel with security clearances to disclose foreign relationships promptly, and failure to do so can lead to disciplinary action.
The case has also renewed scrutiny of past incidents involving Secret Service personnel and foreign contacts. Former officials say the situation raises broader concerns about judgment, transparency, and internal oversight within the agency as investigations continue.