Thu Jan 23 05:21:20 UTC 2025: ## Trump Appoints Secret Service Agent Who Saved Him From Assassination Attempt as New Director
**Washington, D.C. – January 23, 2025** – President Donald Trump announced the appointment of Sean Curran as the new Director of the U.S. Secret Service. Curran, who was part of Trump’s security detail during a July 2024 assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania, was lauded by the President for his bravery and decisive action in protecting him.
“He proved his fearless courage when he risked his own life to help save mine,” Trump stated in a press release. The President expressed complete confidence in Curran’s ability to strengthen the agency.
Curran will replace Ron Rowe, who has been serving as Acting Director since the resignation of Kimberly Cheatle following the Butler incident. Cheatle’s resignation came amidst intense criticism of the Secret Service’s failure to prevent the attack on Trump.
Curran joined the Secret Service in 2001, serving in various roles including special agent and assistant special agent in charge of the presidential protective division during Trump’s first term. His extensive experience and proven commitment to presidential protection were cited as key factors in his selection.
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