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The Secret Service must move to “course correct” after reports a Secret Service agent attempted to smuggle his wife onto a Secret Service cargo plane accompanying President Donald Trump on his trip to Scotland, according to a former agent.
Tim Miller, who served as a Secret Service agent during the administrations of presidents George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton, said the alleged incident was unusual and that the agency must “step up” to address growing threats against Trump.
“The threats to the President are serious and growing,” Miller said in an email Thursday to Fox News Digital. “This agency must step up to address these threats. … Imagine a world where our elected leaders are not safe to lead the critical issues facing our world?
“The mission that they have been given requires the absolute best people available who have the highest level of commitment, experience, professionalism and skill.”
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President Donald Trump waves as he arrives at Glasgow Prestwick Airport July 25, 2025, in Prestwick, Scotland. (Getty Images )
While Miller predicted conduct like this would have previously resulted in a suspension or firing of the agent, Miller said that is unlikely given that the Secret Service did not fire those on duty during the assassination attempt against Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, in July 2024.
The agency did, however, announce that it suspended six of its agents due to their response to the attempt.
Likewise, Miller said he anticipates an investigation into the Scotland incident will be handled meticulously.
“I am confident that they will thoroughly investigate this matter,” Miller said. “To that end, the Secret Service must course correct and hold agents accountable for these types of errors in judgment. The current threats are too high. It’s time for high levels of accountability and a return to…
