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Surge of threats against political protectees at historic level, US Secret Service says; I-Team hears from Chicago Field Office | ABC7 Chicago

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The U.S. Secret Service reports a historic rise in threats against federal protectees, having investigated 10,000 threats this year. Special Agent Derek Mayer highlights the challenges posed by social media and warns that threats against the president will prompt a swift response from the agency.
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Surge of threats against political protectees at historic level, US Secret Service says; I-Team hears from Chicago Field Office
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Graded by NewzGrade AI AI · provisional on August 08, 2026 at 12:25 AM
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The article effectively reports on an increase in threats against political protectees, maintaining a mostly objective tone. However, the source attribution could benefit from clearer details regarding specific statements made by officials.

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