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By Emily Birnbaum, The Hill
A Secret Service agent who accompanied President Trump on his trip to Europe died in a hospital after suffering a stroke in Scotland, the agency announced on Tuesday.
[post_ads]The agent suffered a stroke during Trump's July 15 stay at his Turnberry golf resort.
"It with great sadness and regret to report that the agent, a 19-year Secret Service veteran and dedicated
professional of the highest order, passed early this morning on July 17, 2018, in Scotland," the Secret Service said in a press release.
"At the time of his passing, he was surrounded by members of his immediate family and his extended Secret Service
family."
The agent's name is being withheld until his family is notified, according to the press release.
The Secret Service thanked the medical personnel and police in Scotland, along with the White House medical unit.
"[They] provided exceptional care and support for a member of our family," the release states.
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