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Secret Service deputy director resigns amid rising threats

Matthew Quinn leaves the agency November seventh as it faces renewed scrutiny of its security operations and counter-drone preparedness; the vision board was unavailable for comment.

On air: Hank Ledger on BBN Tonight
Published 6:43 PM ET, Friday, October 16, 2026

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First reported by Newsmax: “Secret Service No. 2 Resigns Amid Rising Trump Threats”.
Covered on BBN on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 6:43 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Hank Ledger.
Topics: Trump.

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NewsmaxSecret Service No. 2 Resigns Amid Rising Trump Threats

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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSecret Service Deputy Director Matthew Quinn said Friday he will leave the agency on November seventh, as threats against the president rise and counter-drone preparedness draws fresh scrutiny.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWith me is Solveig Amadi, an intention strategist at the Still Water Alignment Collective, joining us from a retreat she won't name.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorYou call this a manifestation issue. Why?
Solveig AmadiBecause the universe is clear, Hank. When the second in command leaves, that is the agency releasing a vision it never fully held.
Solveig AmadiAlso, the lake here is very loud today.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo the threats against the president, in your view, come from a lack of visualization.
Solveig AmadiExactly. Nobody pictured the safe version in full color. The universe is clear, and it wants a calmer palette, maybe sage.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSage.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe agency is also under scrutiny over its counter-drone preparedness. That is hardware and training. How does a mood fix a drone?
Solveig AmadiDrones feel intention, Hank. The universe is clear that a relaxed sky sends fewer of them.
Solveig AmadiI told the sky to relax this morning, and so far it has not objected.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorI'll repeat the question: what is your security background?
Solveig AmadiI took a weekend course. The universe is clear that credentials are just a heavy way of saying trust. And my heron agrees.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA heron.
Solveig AmadiYes, he's a senior advisor now. I'll strike the bowl, because this line of questioning is disturbing the water.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorPlease don't. Do you have a rate for the Secret Service?
Solveig AmadiHank, I have a package. It includes the bowl, and the heron, who is nonrefundable.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSolveig Amadi, thank you. Brock has the forecast next. Hopefully it involves something dry.