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- The United States Secret Service plans to recruit 4,000 agents and officers by 2028 to relieve workforce strain ahead of presidential election and Olympics.
- Deputy Director Matthew Quinn leads the initiative to increase staffing about 20% to surpass 10,000.
- The initiative faces competition from other agencies and a shortage of qualified candidates.
- More than 775 applicants attended the first recruitment event.
- Experts express skepticism about meeting the ambitious hiring goals.
