(Washington, D.C.) Over the course of the last two days, several media outlets have published articles regarding Ronald Kessler’s soon to be published book, "The Trump White House: Changing Rules of the Game." These outlets are reporting Kessler alleges Secret Service Director Randolph Alles advocated for the agency to withdraw protection from members of the First Family. This allegation is unequivocally false.
The Director of the Secret Service has never made a proposal to terminate protection for any member of the First Family. The Protection of the President, his family, the Vice President and his family remains a preeminent priority for the Secret Service.
Director Alles will continue to seek out effective means to improve morale, quality of life, and improve operational effectiveness. Any reduction in our mandated powers, authorities, and duties as directed by 18 U.S.C. 3056 will never be a consideration.