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Wine & Wisdom: Secrets of the U.S. Secret Service

Join us for a fascinating Wine & Wisdom evening exploring the history, evolution, and enduring mission of the United States Secret Service.

This intimate conversation invites you to look behind the scenes of one of America’s most storied federal agencies. How did the Secret Service develop its protective mission? What lessons were learned from presidential assassinations and assassination attempts? And how have changing threats transformed the way protectees are safeguarded today?

Michael Matranga, former U.S. Secret Service agent, will share insights from his career while tracing the agency’s remarkable history. From the assassinations of Presidents Lincoln, Garfield, McKinley, and Kennedy to more recent attempts on public officials, he will examine how these pivotal moments reshaped presidential security and influenced the evolution of the Secret Service. Along the way, he’ll separate fact from fiction and offer a rare glimpse into the realities of protective operations.

What we’ll explore over wine:

  • The Origins of the Secret Service: From fighting counterfeiters to protecting presidents
  • Lessons from Assassinations: How tragedy reshaped presidential security
  • Protective Operations: What goes into safeguarding national leaders
  • Historic Cases: The successes, failures, and turning points that changed the agency
  • Modern Threats: How the Secret Service adapts to an increasingly complex security environment

PS: No earpiece required. Curiosity is mandatory.

Featured Speaker: US Secret Service Agent Mike Matranga

Mike Matranga is a nationally recognized security strategist, former U.S. Secret Service Special Agent, and Founder & CEO of M6 Global Defense.

With decades of frontline experience protecting people, infrastructure, and institutions, Mike leads intelligence-driven security programs trusted by schools, corporations, and high-risk organizations worldwide. His unique combination of frontline protective operations, legislative influence, and entrepreneurial leadership positions him at the forefront of modern security strategy, threat intelligence, and resilience planning.

A sought-after commentator on security, threat intelligence, and crisis response, Mike has appeared on CNN, FOX News, MSNBC, NewsNation, PBS, The Wall Street Journal, and WIRED, along with numerous national podcasts.

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