U.S. Secret Service: Threat Environment Highest Ever, Cases Up 40% in 2026
A senior U.S. Secret Service official stated that the threat environment for protectees, including President Donald Trump, is the highest ever seen. So far in 2026, the agency has handled about 10,000 threat cases, a 40% increase over the same period last year. The briefing occurred ahead of the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association dinner, which was interrupted in April when a gunman attempted to assassinate Trump at the Washington Hilton. The official noted a tenfold spike in mental health committals related to threats. Deputy Director Matthew Quinn expressed high concern about drone attacks, calling the threat 'real' and citing Ukraine as a precedent, but asserted the White House remains 'very safe' with cutting-edge countermeasures. President Trump, who has survived multiple assassination attempts since 2024, stated he feels safe.
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