"Rising Tensions in Washington: Threats Against Congress Skyrocket by 58% A disturbing trend is emerging in the nation's capital, with the US Capitol Police Threat Assessment Section reporting a staggering 58% increase in threats against members of Congress from 2024 to 2025. The alarming spike brings the total number of threats to nearly double what it was in 2020, raising concerns about the safety of lawmakers and the stability of the US government. As tensions continue to simmer in the wake of contentious elections and partisan gridlock, experts are sounding the alarm about the potential for violence and the need for increased security measures to protect those who serve in Congress. What's behind the surge in threats, and what does it mean for the future of American democracy?"
The US Capitol Police Threat Assessment Section showed a 58 percent increase in threats against members of Congress from 2024 to 2025, and threats overall have nearly doubled since 2020.
