The violent attack against Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-CA) husband, Paul Pelosi, in their San Francisco residence has sparked new calls for increased security to be provided to prominent politicians and their families.
Pelosi underwent surgery for a skull fracture and bodily injuries on Friday after a man assaulted him with a hammer, confronting him while yelling, “Where is Nancy?" Capitol Police data show the department tracked 9,600 threats in 2021, with the numbers indicating a sharp increase over the course of the past five years.
In recent months, a person attempted to stab Rep. Lee Zeldin , who is running for governor, onstage during a campaign event, a man pleaded guilty to making death threats against Rep. Eric Swalwell on Friday, and members of the select committee investigating the Jan. 6 riot on the Capitol have been provided with security details over safety concerns.
"We have an antiquated security system focused on providing protection to those who receive threats, but the real concern is about those who act without warning. This political environment makes this not just likely but guaranteed," Rep. Adam Kinzinger told Axios.
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