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10,000 Threat Cases and Counting: Secret Service Says Danger Has Never Been Higher
Director Sean Curran says 10,000 investigations since January mark a break with anything in his 24-year career, driven by lone actors, online radicalization and drones.
Wat we eerst wisten
- Roughly 10,000 protective intelligence investigations opened since January 2026, up 40% over the same period in 2025.
- Director Sean Curran said the numbers are ones he has never seen in his 24-year career.
- A senior official said the threat environment is the highest the agency has ever seen.
Toen nog open
- No public breakdown of threats by protectee, ideology, or disposition in the excerpts provided.
- No confirmed totals for protective events handled or mental-health interventions from the sources provided.
Waar we op zouden letten
- Whether case volume stays elevated through the rest of the political calendar.
- What additional protective resources or authorities the agency says it needs for large public events.
