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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Joe Sommerlad

Secret Service chief issues chilling warning as threats hit ‘off the charts’

  • Secret Service Director Sean Curran described the current threat level as "off the charts," attributing it to an unprecedentedly volatile political climate and a 40 percent increase in threats against government officials and Supreme Court justices in 2026.
  • Despite the heightened threat environment, Secret Service agents expressed confidence in securing the restaged White House Correspondents' Dinner, treating it with the same high-level protocols as any presidential site.
  • The original White House Correspondents' Dinner was abandoned after an individual attempted to attack Donald Trump, and a subsequent drone attack targeting his UFC event was also foiled.
  • Deputy Director Matthew Quinn acknowledged the significant threat posed by drones but assured that the White House is "very safe from attack" due to advanced security technology.
  • Donald Trump stated he feels safe, while Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett also highlighted the "really high" threat level facing federal judges amid the polarized political atmosphere.

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Secret Service warns threat level ‘off the charts’ as US government officials targeted in 10,000 cases

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