Matt Quinn, the second-in-command at the U.S. Secret Service, confirmed on Friday that he will be leaving his post. Quinn, who served as deputy director for a year and a half, shared the news via a statement on the social media platform X.

In his announcement, Quinn emphasized that his departure was not a sudden decision. He noted that he has been working closely with Secret Service Director Sean Curran to finalize a transition plan for his successor over the past several months. While the agency has faced significant public scrutiny regarding security failures and leadership challenges in recent years, Quinn’s statement focused on the collaborative nature of his exit and his tenure within the organization.

The Secret Service has not yet announced a permanent replacement for the deputy director role, nor did Quinn provide specific details regarding his future professional plans. The agency continues to navigate ongoing oversight from Congress and internal reviews following high-profile security lapses, though Quinn’s departure statement did not explicitly link his resignation to these broader institutional pressures.