How the Secret Service protects the president – An ex-agent reveals all

How the Secret Service protects the president – An ex-agent reveals all

May 1, 2026 · 25 min · Season 1 · Episode 1804

About this episode

Former Secret Service agent Mike de Gues shares insights on protecting the president amidst recent threats.

They wear suits, sport shades and say almost nothing. The Secret Service deliberately operates in the shadows but a third assassination attempt on Donald Trump has suddenly put them in the spotlight. So what exactly do they do all day? And what does it take to protect the president? Former agent Mike de Gues, who previously guarded Trump, gives Gavin Esler the insider story. • It’s Podmasters’ 10th birthday! Get an extra 10% off a year’s Patreon backing. • Back us on Patreon – www.patreon.com/bunkercast Written and presented by Gavin Esler. Producer: James Liddell. Audio production: Robin Leeburn. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Music by Kenny Dickinson. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production. www.podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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