Turnberry, Scotland — An investigation has been launched by the U.S. Secret Service following an incident involving a trainee agent who attempted to bring his wife aboard a flight supporting President Donald Trump’s recent visit to the United Kingdom. The president arrived in Scotland on Friday as part of a five-day tour.

The agent, described as being in his first phase of training, reportedly tried to smuggle his wife, an employee of the Air Force, onto the aircraft designated for mission support. According to sources, the wife had traveled to Maryland for a briefing and was later advised to leave Joint Base Andrews before the flight to Scotland.

Secret Service spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi confirmed that protocols were breached when the agent invited his spouse onto the military flight. He noted that the agent had been explicitly warned against such actions, which are forbidden for personnel involved in protective operations.

“The employee was advised by supervisors that such action was prohibited, and the spouse was subsequently prevented from taking the flight. No Secret Service protectees were aboard, and the incident did not affect our overseas protective operations,” Guglielmi stated.

Additional reports indicate that the agent has faced disciplinary action multiple times throughout his training at the Rowley Training Center, where agents learn the standards and responsibilities of their roles. Sources suggest that continued misconduct at the training center could lead to failure in completing the program.

This incident raises concerns about the adherence to regulations within the Secret Service, especially given the critical nature of its mission to protect national leaders. Such breaches not only jeopardize operational integrity but also highlight the importance of training and discipline among agents.

As the investigation unfolds, it remains imperative for the Secret Service to evaluate its training protocols to prevent similar incidents in the future and maintain the confidence of the American public in its protective measures.