This decision, announced on Wednesday, January 22, comes after Curran's notable actions during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where he was among the first to respond when a gunman opened fire on Trump in July.
According to Straight Arrow News, Trump expressed his admiration for Curran on his Truth Social platform, describing him as a “brilliant leader” who demonstrated “fearless courage” by risking his life to protect the former president. Trump further stated, “I have complete and total confidence in Sean to make the United States Secret Service stronger than ever before.”
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Curran is set to succeed Ronald Rowe, who assumed the role of director in July following Kimberly Cheatle's resignation. Cheatle stepped down amid scrutiny after the assassination attempt in Pennsylvania. Trump highlighted Curran's extensive experience, noting, “Sean has 23 years of Law Enforcement experience, starting his career in [the] Secret Service in 2001, as a Special Agent in the Newark Field Office, where he conducted protection, intelligence, investigations, recruitment, and logistics support for the district.”
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During Trump's first term, Curran served as the Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the Presidential Protective Division, overseeing security for multiple protectees and enhancing security measures for Trump's residences. The Secret Service has faced significant challenges, including a second assassination attempt on Trump in September while he was golfing in Florida.
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On that occasion, an agent detected a gunman hiding in the bushes, and although the suspect initially escaped, local sheriff’s deputies later apprehended him. Curran's appointment signals a renewed focus on strengthening the agency's capabilities in safeguarding national leaders.
