Secret Service Agent In Charge Of Trump Security During Assassination Attempt Suspended Again
A U.S. Secret Service agent tasked with overseeing security at the 2024 rally where President Donald J. Trump narrowly survived an assassination attempt has been suspended and placed under internal investigation—fueling new concerns about accountability and oversight within the agency charged with protecting the nation’s top leaders.
Myosoty “Miyo” Perez, who served as the designated “site agent” for the Butler, Pennsylvania event, is now under scrutiny for allegedly failing to properly disclose a relationship—and eventual marriage—to a foreign national. The role of a site agent is critical, involving the planning and execution of security measures for high-profile events involving current and former presidents.
The Butler rally ended in tragedy when a gunman grazed President Trump’s ear, killed retired firefighter Corey Comperatore, and injured two others—an incident that has since sparked multiple investigations into security failures.
According to sources familiar with the matter, Perez has been suspended three times over the past 18 months. Although she had previously been removed from protective assignments, she was reportedly allowed to assist in a security capacity during a recent event in Miami—raising further questions about internal decision-making.
Congressional probes into the Butler incident highlighted significant lapses in security planning, including the failure to station personnel on top of the American Glass Building—the vantage point from which the shooter opened fire. Investigators also questioned why an agent with comparatively limited experience was placed in charge of such a high-risk, large-scale outdoor event.
Compounding the controversy are allegations that Perez married a Brazilian national in April 2025 but did not notify the agency until January 2026. Following that disclosure, the Secret Service reportedly issued a suspension and an internal “Do Not Admit” notice.
Investigators are now examining whether the individual in question may have overstayed a visa and could be subject to deportation—though officials have not publicly confirmed those details. Neither the Secret Service nor the Department of Homeland Security has responded to requests for comment, and Perez’s legal counsel has stated it is “premature to comment.”
At the heart of the investigation is whether Perez violated federal protocols requiring security clearance holders to promptly disclose foreign contacts and significant personal developments. Failure to do so can result in suspension or revocation of clearance due to potential national security risks.
Sources indicate that Perez may have initially reported a foreign contact in 2024 but failed to update the agency as the relationship progressed into cohabitation and marriage—an omission now under intense review.
Former officials say the situation raises serious red flags. “How does a Secret Service agent not properly report a relationship with a foreign national that could be an illegal alien?” said former agent Rich Staropoli.
The case is part of a broader investigation by the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Inspector General into the Secret Service’s handling of not one, but two assassination attempts targeting President Trump. Multiple reports are said to be nearing completion, though delays have been attributed in part to funding constraints.
The controversy also revives longstanding concerns about vulnerabilities within the agency. Past incidents have included undisclosed relationships with foreign nationals and even cases involving suspected foreign intelligence operatives gaining proximity to sensitive environments.
Despite prior disciplinary actions—including suspension without pay and an incident involving unauthorized communication with the media—Perez was recently seen participating in protective operations during a visit by former President George W. Bush in Miami. A social media post highlighting her involvement was later deleted.
Perhaps most troubling to critics, congressional findings indicate that multiple supervisors approved the Butler security plan without identifying key vulnerabilities. Those same supervisors reportedly faced no disciplinary action and were later promoted.
For many, the unfolding situation underscores a deeper issue: whether the institutions responsible for safeguarding America’s leaders are being held to the rigorous standards required in an increasingly dangerous world.
As President Trump continues his second term, calls for accountability within the Secret Service are growing louder—especially as new details continue to emerge about the failures that nearly cost the nation dearly.