Staff Reports
RealClearPolitics reporter Susan Crabtree posted that three Secret Service officials were escorted out of their offices and placed on “do not admits” as part of a criminal probe into leaked classified information. The post said the FBI and CIA are involved. If true, this is a big deal for national security. If not, it is still a big deal that rumors about our protectors are flying around without clear answers.
What was reported and who said it
Crabtree’s post said two sources confirmed that three Secret Service employees were walked out and barred from agency facilities while investigators probe who leaked sensitive material to the press. The exact phrase used was “do not admits,” which usually means someone is kept away from secure areas or work while an investigation continues. The original claim has come from one reporter with a track record on Secret Service stories, but the Secret Service, the Justice Department, and the FBI have not issued on‑the‑record confirmations of that specific personnel action.
Why this matters — national security and the Air Force One story
There is clear reason for alarm. Major reporting already showed that a secret plane swap involving Air Force One was handled after a credible threat, and the Pentagon stripped a senior official’s clearance in connection with unauthorized disclosures. That kind of information is not trivia. It directly affects how the President is protected and how our military plans moves. Leaks that reveal operational details make protectors’ jobs harder and put people and missions at risk.
What we don’t know — and what to watch for
Right now, the three‑person escort claim remains unverified by agency spokesmen or independent court records. Leak probes often move quietly and use classified evidence, so public proof can be slow to come. Reporters and editors should be clear about what is reported and what remains unconfirmed. Watch for official statements from the Secret Service or DOJ, any court filings, or follow‑up reporting from other national security reporters. Those will either back up Crabtree’s scoop or show it was premature.
Hold the leakers accountable — and challenge the media
Leaks of classified material are not a partisan game. They are a threat to lives and to the institutions that protect the President. If officials in the Secret Service or elsewhere betrayed classified trust, they should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. And while we wait for facts, the media should stop treating national security like a reality show prop. Want headlines? Fine. But don’t get them at the cost of safety. No one should be above accountability — and no one should cheer when secrecy is traded for clicks.
