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An off-duty U.S. Secret Service agent has been arrested after he was allegedly caught masturbating with his pants down in front of hotel guests in Miami during President Donald Trump’s visit to Florida.
John Spielman, 33, allegedly “committed the crime of indecent exposure” while in South Florida on May 3, according to a Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office arrest affidavit obtained by USA TODAY.
Hotel guests told investigators they were in the downstairs lobby of the hotel and the defendant followed them to the floor, according to the affidavit. Guests said they entered the room “fearing for their lives.”
After entering the room, guests said they witnessed Spielman “masturbating next to his room.” The affidavit goes on to say that a guest called hotel security and found Spielman on the sixth floor with his pants down and masturbating.
Spielman was later taken into custody and now faces one count of indecency, according to online court records.
Secret Service chief: ‘Alleged actions are unacceptable’
In an emailed statement to USA TODAY, the Secret Service said Spielman had completed a tour of duty in South Florida and was off-duty at the time of the incident.
Spielman, who is based in Washington, D.C., was in the area as part of a security perimeter inspection detail at Trump National Doral in preparation for the president’s visit to attend the 2026 PGA Cadillac Championship.
Secret Service Uniform Director Richard McCauley told USA TODAY that Spielman is currently on leave pending the outcome of the criminal and internal investigation.
“The alleged conduct is unacceptable and stands in stark contrast to the professionalism and integrity I expect from my staff,” he said.
Spielman remains in custody on $1,000 bail, according to online court records. Spielman made his first court appearance on May 4, local television station WSVN reported.
Spielman’s public defender did not immediately respond to USA TODAY’s request for comment.
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