Sean Curran, the head of the Secret Service, is facing questions about the agency's preparedness after the third direct assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump in less than two years.
The latest attempt occurred at a Washington press dinner last month, where a gunman was stopped outside the Washington Hilton ballroom.
Curran, who was head of Trump's security detail in 2024, is now the head of the entire Secret Service and has been appointed by Trump to run the agency.
Despite the agency's efforts to improve security, lawmakers and others are questioning whether the Secret Service has sufficiently learned from past attempts and whether Curran is the right person to lead the agency.
Curran has promised to do anything to protect Trump, and the two have developed a strong bond during Trump's post-presidency.
However, some former law-enforcement officials have raised concerns that Curran may be too loyal to the agency to implement the shake-up that it needs.
The Secret Service has implemented several changes recommended by Congress, including improvements to coordination with local law enforcement and the creation of a division devoted to maintaining the agency's aerial-monitoring capabilities.
Curran's to-do list includes restoring the agency's reputation and preparing for several high-stakes years ahead, including the midterm elections, the World Cup, and the presidential election in 2028.
