A Secret Service agent involved in the security failures surrounding the assassination attempt against President Trump has been suspended for a second time. Myosoty “Miyo” Perez was on duty at the Butler, Pennsylvania rally in July 2024 when a suspect managed to gain an elevated position and fire upon the President.
During the chaotic aftermath of the shooting, Perez was visibly struggling to secure her firearm, fumbling with the holster as the situation unfolded. Thomas Crooks, the assailant, had reached the roof of a nearby building and fired at President Trump before being neutralized by a countersniper.
The attack resulted in a gunshot wound to President Trump’s ear and the tragic death of firefighter Corey Comperatore. Initial investigations led to the temporary suspension of six Secret Service agents, including Perez, but they were soon reinstated.
President Trump himself reportedly issued a directive barring Perez from future assignments within his security detail. The current suspension stems from a separate, deeply concerning issue: a failure to disclose a personal relationship.
Perez secretly married a Brazilian national in April 2025, and did not inform the agency of this significant life change until months later, in January of this year. This omission has triggered a full internal investigation.
The Secret Service is now scrutinizing the circumstances of Perez’s spouse’s entry and continued presence in the United States, specifically whether she overstayed her visa or faced any deportation orders. This is the third suspension Perez has received in the past year and a half.
Sources indicate the agency discovered the marriage through public records and initiated the suspension immediately upon learning of it, issuing a “Do Not Admit” notice. The investigation aims to determine if Perez’s personal life created any vulnerabilities or compromised her ability to perform her duties.
The timing of this suspension, coupled with ongoing congressional inquiries into the security lapses at the Butler rally, raises serious questions about oversight and accountability within the Secret Service. The agency is under intense pressure to address the failures that allowed the attack to occur.
