The Trump administration is asking Congress for $58 million to bolster security for federal officials in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, sources told CBS News. The request would primarily fund the U.S. Marshals Service and enhanced protection for Supreme Court justices.
The White House confirmed the proposal and noted support for additional funding to protect lawmakers, though decisions on congressional security will likely be left to the legislative branch. The move comes ahead of a Sept. 30 government funding deadline.
A pilot program launched in August already provides House members with allowances for personal security or home upgrades. House Speaker Mike Johnson said a “deliberate” review is underway, while the Senate is weighing its own measures. “We’ve got to protect people who run for public office or no one will,” Johnson said.
U.S. Capitol Police Chief Michael Sullivan said the department expects to track more than 14,000 threats against lawmakers this year, a record pace. “We’re prepared to continue to react and keep the members of Congress safe,” he told CBS News.
The funding request underscores heightened concerns following Kirk’s killing, which intensified calls to protect public officials across all branches of government.
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