President Donald Trump reacted Monday to reports that a Secret Service trainee agent attempted to smuggle his wife, an Air Force employee, onto a mission support flight to Scotland during Trump’s recent overseas visit.
Speaking aboard Air Force One during a press gaggle, Trump appeared surprised by the story, telling reporters:
“That’s a weird deal. The wife in the car… Wouldn’t you think that might be a little dangerous? I don’t know if that has proper compression. I just heard that two minutes ago. I think [USSS Director] Sean [Curran] is taking care of it.”
President Trump Holds A Press Gaggle On Air Force One — Jul 29, 2025 pic.twitter.com/ses9oJPPb3
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The Incident: Secret Service Trainee Tried to Bypass Protocol
According to RealClearPolitics, the junior Secret Service agent, classified as a Phase 1 trainee, attempted to bring his Air Force spouse onto a C-17 cargo aircraft bound for Scotland as part of Trump’s protective detail mission.
The woman was reportedly flown to Maryland, received an official Secret Service briefing, and boarded a bus
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