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Security Spending Soars to $41M Amid Rising Threats

4/9/2026

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Story summary
  • In the 2024 cycle, security spending for federal candidates rose to approximately $41 million, up from $8 million in 2016.
  • The rise coincided with a 241% increase in violent rhetoric targeting public officials and a 90% rise in federal charges for threats.
  • U.S. President Donald Trump faced two assassination attempts, prompting heightened security measures.
  • A bipartisan effort emerged to condemn radical rhetoric from both political sides.