White House Confirms Departure of Secret Service Head ‘Tex’ Alles

People visit the south lawn during the annual White House Spring Garden tours in Washington on April 17, 2016. Estelle Doro/AP Photo

The White House on April 8 confirmed that the United States Secret Service chief is stepping down after reports emerged saying he would be leaving.

“United States Secret Service director Randolph ‘Tex’ Alles has done a great job at the agency over the last two years, and the President is thankful for his over 40 years of service to the country,” White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said in a statement.