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U.S. Secret Service Director Sean Curran announced on Wednesday that the agency has opened more than 10,000 investigations into threats against protectees so far in 2026, representing a 40-percent increase compared to the previous year. Curran described the threat environment as 'off the charts' and 'very volatile,' highlighting a significant escalation in security risks for individuals under Secret Service protection. The remarks were made to reporters, though the full context of the statement was cut off. The surge underscores growing concerns about political violence and security threats in the United States.
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U.S. Secret Service Director Sean Curran stated on Wednesday that the agency has opened more than 10,000 investigations this year into threats against protectees.
Curran told reporters that this figure represents a 40-percent increase compared to last year, describing the threat level as "off the charts."
"The environment has become very volatile, and that's just across the..." Curran said.
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Secret Service Opens 10,000 Threat Investigations in 2026, Citing 40% Surge