Two members of Donald Trump's family developed 'inappropriately – and perhaps dangerously – close' relationships with Secret Service agents assigned to protect them during his presidency, according to a new book by Washington Post reporter Carol Leonnig.
In 'Zero Fail: The Rise and Fall of the Secret Service', Leonnig reports that Vanessa Trump, then wife of Donald Trump Jr, began dating an agent on her detail. The agent faced no disciplinary action as neither he nor the agency were official guardians of Vanessa Trump at the time.
Leonnig also writes that Tiffany Trump, the president's daughter with Marla Maples, spent an unusual amount of time alone with a 'tall, dark and handsome' agent after a breakup. Both denied any impropriety, but the agent was reassigned due to concerns over the closeness of their relationship.
Agents are prohibited from forming personal relationships with those they protect, as such bonds could impair their judgment. The book notes it is unclear if Donald Trump was aware of the concerns about his daughter and daughter-in-law, but he did repeatedly demand the removal of agents he deemed overweight or too short.
