A Secret Service agent involved in the security failures surrounding the assassination attempt against President Trump has been suspended once more, deepening the controversy surrounding the Butler, Pennsylvania incident.
Myosoty “Miyo” Perez was on duty during the July 2024 rally when Thomas Crooks managed to reach the roof of a nearby building, gaining a vantage point to fire upon the President. A countersniper ultimately neutralized Crooks, but not before President Trump sustained a gunshot wound to the ear and a firefighter, Corey Comperatore, was killed.
The immediate aftermath of the shooting brought scrutiny to the Secret Service, particularly regarding the security protocols at the rally. Perez was among those criticized, with video footage circulating showing her struggling to secure her firearm after the attack.
Initially, six agents connected to the Butler incident received temporary suspensions without pay. Perez was one of them, but she was subsequently reinstated – a decision that drew further criticism, especially after President Trump personally barred her from his protective detail.
This latest suspension stems not from the security lapse at the rally itself, but from allegations of failing to disclose a significant personal relationship. Perez reportedly married a Brazilian national in April 2025, and did not inform the agency until months later.
The agency is now investigating whether Perez’s wife was in the country legally, focusing on the possibility of a visa overstay and potential deportation order. This investigation adds another layer of complexity to an already fraught situation.
This marks the third suspension for Perez in the past year and a half, raising serious questions about her continued employment with the Secret Service. The circumstances surrounding her personal life are now intertwined with the ongoing scrutiny of her performance during a critical moment in presidential security.
Details of the marriage surfaced through public records and sources familiar with the timeline of disclosure. The agency issued an internal notice preventing Perez’s access to secure areas while the investigation unfolds, highlighting the gravity of the situation.
The incident continues to fuel congressional investigations and internal reviews of the Secret Service’s actions on the day of the assassination attempt, with Perez’s case becoming a focal point of the inquiry.
