Secret Service Employee on Trump Security Detail Arrested With Trousers Down in Miami Exposure Case, Video Shows

A Secret Service employee who worked perimeter security for President Donald Trump has been arrested in Miami on indecent exposure charges after body camera footage showed him with his trousers down in a hotel hallway.

John Andrew Spillman, 33, was assigned to exterior security screening during Trump's visit to Trump National Doral Golf Club for the 2026 PGA Cadillac Championship, though the agency confirmed his assignment had concluded and he was off duty when the May 2026 incident occurred.

The case returned to attention in September after prosecutors sought additional time to gather evidence, including surveillance footage from the hotel, according to court filings. Spillman faces one count of indecent exposure under Florida statute §800.03, a first-degree misdemeanour that can carry fines and potential jail time.

Body Camera Footage Shows Arrest Details

Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office body camera footage, first published in July 2026, shows deputies with tasers trained on Spillman as they order him against the wall during the arrest. As he begins sliding down the wall, the video shows his belt unbuckled and his trousers undone before officers pin him to the ground and apply handcuffs.

A hotel guest then emerges from a room to speak with deputies before they take Spillman away, according to a review of the arrest footage obtained by TMZ. Court documents state Spillman admitted to having 'too much to drink' and asked officers if he could pull his trousers up, but his request was denied.

Why this Story Is Trending Now

Though the arrest occurred on 4 May 2026, the case has gained renewed attention after prosecutors filed court documents in early September seeking additional time for discovery.

The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office has cooperated with prosecutors in providing body camera footage from the arrest, but investigators are seeking hotel surveillance footage that may have captured the incident, according to court filings.

The Secret Service confirmed Spillman was placed on administrative leave following the arrest.

The agency said he had been working an exterior security screening detail connected with Trump's Doral appearance, but his assignment had concluded the previous day and he was off duty when arrested.

Prosecutors Seek Additional Video Evidence

Prosecutors are seeking surveillance video that allegedly captured Spillman in the act, according to court filings obtained by local news organisations. The request indicates prosecutors are seeking additional discovery before the case proceeds, though court documents do not confirm whether such footage exists or what it may show.

Florida's 2026 statute makes a first violation of indecent exposure a first-degree misdemeanour, subject to penalties under §§775.082 and 775.083. Legal experts say the search for additional evidence suggests prosecutors are building their case before proceeding to trial.

Secret Service Conduct Under Historical Scrutiny

This incident follows previous Secret Service controversies, including the 2012 Cartagena prostitution scandal that led to multiple firings and the September 2014 White House fence breach that prompted leadership changes and the resignation of Director Julia Pierson.

The agency has previously disciplined employees for misconduct ranging from inappropriate communications to security lapses during presidential travel.

Spillman's identity became public through court records and arrest documentation filed with Miami-Dade County authorities. The case remains ongoing as prosecutors continue gathering evidence ahead of potential court proceedings.

The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Miami Airport & Convention Center, where the incident occurred, is located near Miami International Airport and frequently hosts government and corporate events. The property has not issued a public statement regarding the incident.