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# Trump taps Sean Curran as next Secret Service director

> U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he has selected Sean Curran to serve as director of the U.S. Secret Service.

By Reuters · Published 23 January 2025, 06:18 SAST · Updated 23 January 2025, 06:18 SAST

## Key points
- In a plot twist worthy of a political thriller, Trump has tapped Sean Curran, a man who dodged bullets for him in Butler, to helm the Secret Service, proving that when it comes to security, the best defense is a good offense—especially when the bullets are aimed at you.
- Sean Curran, who defended Trump during an assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania, has been appointed as the new head of the Secret Service.
- Trump praised Curran's bravery, stating he risked his life to save him from an assassin's bullet.
- Curran will replace Ron Rowe, the acting director since July, following the resignation of Kimberly Cheatle amid scrutiny over security failures.
- With a career at the Secret Service starting in 2001, Curran has held key roles, including assistant special agent in charge of the presidential protective division.

## Content

Curran was part of Trump's security details during an attempted assassination in Butler, Pennsylvania, last July.

"He proved his fearless courage when he risked his own life to help save mine from an assassin’s bullet in Butler, Pennsylvania," Trump said in a statement.

"I have complete and total confidence in Sean to make the United States Secret Service stronger than ever before."

Curran would replace Ron Rowe, who has served as acting director since July, when Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned after the agency came under harsh scrutiny for its failure to stop a would-be assassin from wounding Trump during a campaign rally.

Curran started his career at the Secret Service in 2001 as special agent in the Newark field Office where he conducted protection, intelligence, investigations, recruitment and logistics support for the district, said the president.

Trump said Curran served as assistant special agent in charge of the presidential protective division during his first term.

(Reporting by Jasper Ward; editing by Costas Pitas and Michael Perry)