Appointment Announcement
President-elect has chosen Sean Curran, head of his personal security detail, as the new director of the , following two assassination attempts against him.
Donald Trump Jr. praised Curran as a "great patriot" on , asserting his capability to restore order within the agency, which has faced criticism.
Challenges and Criticisms
The Secret Service has been under intense scrutiny after Trump was injured in a July 2024 assassination attempt in , with critics pointing to communication failures between local and federal law enforcement.
Concerns have been raised about Curran's managerial experience, despite his dedication and role in advocating for more security resources for Trump, as he steps into a complex organizational leadership.