By — Zeke Miller, Associated Press Zeke Miller, Associated Press By — Jill Colvin, Associated Press Jill Colvin, Associated Press By — Colleen Long, Associated Press Colleen Long, Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/ap-sources-secret-service-director-to-leave-trump-administration Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter AP sources: Secret Service director to leave Trump administration Politics Apr 8, 2019 1:53 PM EDT WASHINGTON — U.S. Secret Service Director Randolph “Tex” Alles is expected to leave the Trump administration. That’s according to two administration officials who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the personnel matter. The officials say Alles’ departure stems from a personality conflict within the agency. They said it was unrelated to the resignation of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen and a recent security breach at the president’s private club in Florida. Alles, a former Marine general, was recommended to the post by former White House chief of staff John Kelly. READ MORE: With Nielsen’s departure, Trump’s Cabinet becomes even less diverse We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Zeke Miller, Associated Press Zeke Miller, Associated Press By — Jill Colvin, Associated Press Jill Colvin, Associated Press By — Colleen Long, Associated Press Colleen Long, Associated Press
WASHINGTON — U.S. Secret Service Director Randolph “Tex” Alles is expected to leave the Trump administration. That’s according to two administration officials who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the personnel matter. The officials say Alles’ departure stems from a personality conflict within the agency. They said it was unrelated to the resignation of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen and a recent security breach at the president’s private club in Florida. Alles, a former Marine general, was recommended to the post by former White House chief of staff John Kelly. READ MORE: With Nielsen’s departure, Trump’s Cabinet becomes even less diverse We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now