Secret Service communications director Anthony Guglielmi has been placed on leave, according to two sources familiar with the matter who spoke to NBC News on Wednesday, August 27, 2026. The agency also disclosed that three officials who are not law enforcement personnel have been put on leave as part of an ongoing investigation into potential misconduct.

Gregg Bernstein, a spokesperson for Guglielmi, did not explicitly confirm the leave but described Guglielmi as a “professional of deep integrity” with a long record of public service. Bernstein added, “He holds profound respect for the mission and work of the United States Secret Service and is cooperating fully with everything being asked of him.”

The United States Secret Service issued a statement affirming its commitment to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in its zero-fail mission to protect the President and other high-level government officials. The agency did not disclose the specific reasons for the investigation or identify the officials involved but emphasized its dedication to pursuing a level of excellence worthy of its mission.

A spokesperson for the Secret Service further stated, “Our critical work demands that our workforce maintain an unwavering commitment to duty, honesty, and courage in all aspects of their jobs.”

This development comes amid broader scrutiny following testimony from former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson to a congressional committee earlier in the year.

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