The U.S. Capitol Police investigated about 7,500 cases of potential threats against members of Congress in 2022, an agency spokesperson said Tuesday. That number is historically high, but slightly down from 2021.
Some high-profile threats and assaults against members of Congress have rattled lawmakers in recent years. and seriously wounded during a congressional baseball practice in Alexandria, Va., while he was surrounded by other lawmakers. Scalise, who underwent intensive rehabilitation, survived, and is now the Republican House majority leader. in their San Francisco home by a suspect who allegedly shouted,"Where is Nancy?" before assaulting Paul Pelosi with a hammer.
Shortly after Jan. 6, 2021, House members wrote to their leaders saying they are"targets" and asked for more security. the U.S. House and Capitol Police to"enhance member protection including providing a security program for Congressional Leadership, expanding Dignitary Protection Division services and expanding USCP field office presence," which would deploy and broaden Capitol Police protection to cities outside of Washington.
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