Secret Service officers patrolling near the White House on March 09, 2025 in Washington, D.C. Image: Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images via Fox 4 News.
(The Post News) – Following Charlie Kirk’s assassination, the Trump administration is seeking congressional approval for a $58 million security increase to protect executive and judicial personnel.
A Republican leadership aide said the request is being “actively” processed and could see a resolution by the month-end deadline. The aide also told NBC that while the Trump administration supports additional security funding for Congress, the specifics of implementation would be left to the legislative branch.
The request was introduced by House Republicans on the Sunday after Kirk’s killing. This assassination was the latest of several recent politically motivated attacks.
The last one before Kirk was the murder of Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman, her husband Mark, and their dog. In June, the couple was gunned down in their home, prompting security allowances for lawmakers in their local districts to double to $20,000 under a new program.
House Speaker Mike Johnson said about 20 Republicans participated in the program, compared to nearly three times as many Democrats. He plans to use the data to evaluate what worked and what didn’t. According to CNN, Johnson has been reassuring House members about their safety as congressional leaders weigh “all the options” to improve security.
Meanwhile, some officials—including US President Donald Trump—have limited their public appearances. During his upcoming UK visit, the administration ensured that he would not attend any outdoor gatherings.
US Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma warned that publicizing such incidents on the internet further “propagates” and fuels division between political groups. He argued the funding extends beyond protecting individuals, saying it is also critical to preserving the nation’s commitment to civil discourse.
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