Threats to Democracy: A Rising Tide of Violence Against US Officials The Secret Service's warning that the current threat level is "off the charts" should serve as a stark reminder of the volatile climate facing American politics.
According to Director Sean Curran, the agency has not experienced such high levels of threats and violence in 24 years.
Over 10,000 threats have been made against government officials and Supreme Court justices this year alone, a 40% increase from 2025.