60 Minutes Transcript: Secret Service confronts rise in threats

Secret Service Director Sean Curran and Deputy Director Matthew Quinn discussed a significant surge in threats against the presidency during a 60 Minutes interview. They reported a 40% increase in threat cases over the past year, totaling 10,000 cases so far in 2025. The leadership attributed the rise to internet accessibility, social media, and mental health issues while maintaining their status as an apolitical agency. The discussion also detailed new security measures, including drone-hunting technology and the use of decoy tactics like those employed during a recent trip to Turkey following Iranian threats.

Secret Service Director Sean Curran and Deputy Director Matthew Quinn discussed a significant surge in threats against the presidency during a 60 Minutes interview. They reported a 40% increase in threat cases over the past year, totaling 10,000 cases so far in 2025. The leadership attributed the rise to internet accessibility, social media, and mental health issues while maintaining their status as an apolitical agency. The discussion also detailed new security measures, including drone-hunting technology and the use of decoy tactics like those employed during a recent trip to Turkey following Iranian threats.