Trump Names Sean Curran, 'Great Patriot' Who Protected Him in Butler Attack, as Secret Service Director

Jan 23, 2025, 02:13 AM

President Donald Trump has appointed Sean Curran as the new director of the United States Secret Service. Curran, who has over 23 years of experience in law enforcement, previously led Trump's personal security detail and was on stage with the President during an assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024. Announcing the appointment on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump praised Curran as a 'great patriot,' stating, 'He proved his fearless courage when he risked his own life to help save mine from an assassin’s bullet in Butler, Pennsylvania. I have complete and total confidence in Sean to make the United States Secret Service bigger and better than ever before.' Curran's appointment reflects his proven dedication and expertise in protection and intelligence.