- Secret Service Director Sean Curran described the current threat level as "off the charts," attributing it to an unprecedentedly volatile political climate and a 40 percent increase in threats against government officials and Supreme Court justices in 2026.
- Despite the heightened threat environment, Secret Service agents expressed confidence in securing the restaged White House Correspondents' Dinner, treating it with the same high-level protocols as any presidential site.
- The original White House Correspondents' Dinner was abandoned after an individual attempted to attack Donald Trump, and a subsequent drone attack targeting his UFC event was also foiled.
- Deputy Director Matthew Quinn acknowledged the significant threat posed by drones but assured that the White House is "very safe from attack" due to advanced security technology.
- Donald Trump stated he feels safe, while Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett also highlighted the "really high" threat level facing federal judges amid the polarized political atmosphere.
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