New whistleblower records show the U.S. Secret Service did not fund the Department of Homeland Security's “jump team” and its expedition to support security operations to support campaigning ahead of the November election. I am claiming that.
Records obtained by Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and his oversight team show that one email sent on Sept. 26 read, “Subject: Jump Teams Underfunded.” .
The Department of Homeland Security's investigative force jump teams provide a “mechanism to build connections between mission support and the front lines,” according to the DHS website.
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Acting Secretary of the Secret Service Ronald Lowe (left) and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. (Reuters)
Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), an agency within DHS, is tasked with addressing global threats.
“Jump team members are responsible for helping solve pressing problems, guiding how funding is allocated, and helping develop solutions to most effectively provide assistance to the front lines,” DHS said. the website added.
A jump team was sent to assist the U.S. Secret Intelligence Service following two separate assassination attempts against former President Donald Trump, who is currently campaigning for re-election.
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But documents provided to Grassley's office through legally protected whistleblower disclosures show that despite efforts to strengthen security, concerns of unpreparedness and mismanagement at DHS and the Secret Service remain true. This indicates that there is a possibility that
On Sept. 9, Grassley said, DHS officials told HSI officials, “Please do not submit or resubmit your jump team approval. You only have $33 now.” The senator's office cited the email as an example of how funding has dwindled.
On September 26, agents were informed that “no further prize money will be received for the jump team this year.''
This email instructed the agent not to use the normal method of expensing the item and provided a process for what to do instead.
“If money is miraculously added, you will be notified immediately,” the email continued.
“The Secret Service absolutely has an important protection mission to perform. Based on a protected whistleblower disclosure, HSI's failure to remit sufficient funds to reimburse agents will result in federal This raises questions and raises significant concerns about the Secret Service's ability to manage its resources,” Grassley said in a statement. “Congress and the American people have seen too many shortfalls in the Secret Service in recent months. They deserve answers, and it's Congress' job to bring transparency and accountability.”
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Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) (left) and Acting Secretary of the Secret Service Ronald Lowe. (Reuters)
In a Sept. 26 email from DHS officials, they revealed that “$371,000 worth of jump team certifications failed last night.”
The agency is being asked to pay for expenses it cannot cover, according to Grassley's office and documents obtained. The senator said this violates the Anti-Deficiency Act, which prohibits government agencies from obligating or spending federal funds before they are appropriated.
Refunds to agencies also appear to be delayed, leaving employees worried about their salaries.
This is what he said in a letter to DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Wednesday. Ronald Lowe, Acting Secretary of the Secret Service. Mr. Patrick Lechleitner, senior official performing the duties of Deputy Director and Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Grassley and HSI Executive Associate Director Katrina Berger said, “HSI agents are typically deployed to jump teams across the country on very short notice, with assignments ranging from as little as a few days to as long as a few weeks, and several times throughout the year. be dispatched.”
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“The whistleblower's disclosure further stated that HSI delayed reimbursing agents' expenses due to the Secret Service, so HSI agents had to pay for their own travel and other miscellaneous expenses, such as flights, meals, rental cars, and hotels. This shows that there were cases where this was not the case.'' Funds transfer to HSI failed. ”
“We would welcome any clarification that would add context to these emails,” he told leaders.
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Grassley requested additional information from the department and government agencies, including documentation about HSI and its jump team's finances.
“DHS responds directly to Congressional communications through official channels, and the department will continue to respond to Congressional oversight,” the spokesperson said in a statement.
The Secret Service did not immediately comment to FOX News Digital.
