US Secret Service says threat level to protected officials hits record high

The US Secret Service warned that threats against officials under its protection have risen to an unprecedented level, describing the security environment as "extremely volatile." Director Sean Curran said the surge affects both senior federal leaders and local officials, noting, "In my 24‑year career I have never seen anything like this – it’s a record level."

The agency is deploying advanced detection and prevention systems around locations visited by the president, some for the first time domestically. Deputy Director Matthew Quinn highlighted Iran’s stated intent to target President Donald Trump and identified unmanned aerial systems as the most urgent threat, while NTAC head Lina Alathari said there is no single profile for potential attackers, with motives ranging from personal grievance to ideological opposition.