Escalating Dangers: Inside the Secret Service's Battle Against Unprecedented Threats to Donald Trump
A senior U.S. Secret Service official has disclosed an alarming surge in threats against agency protectees, including former President Donald Trump, reaching an all-time high. With over 10,000 cases in 2026—a 40% increase from the previous year—the agency is grappling with escalating volumes and complexities, including sophisticated drone threats and plots from mentally unstable individuals. Despite these challenges and past security lapses, the Secret Service asserts its deployment of cutting-edge technology ensures the safety of protected sites, though critics call for immediate reviews.