Politicians Are Spending More Money on Security as They Increasingly Become Targets

Politicians Are Spending More Money on Security as They Increasingly Become Targets

SECURITYPOLITICSTHE BIG STORYBUSINESSSCIENCECULTUREREVIEWSMenuAccountAccountNewslettersSecurityPoliticsThe Big StoryBusinessScienceCultureReviewsChevronMoreExpandThe Big InterviewMagazineEventsWIRED InsiderWIRED ConsultingNewslettersPodcastsVideoLivestreamsMerchSearchSearchMaddy VarnerSecurityApr 9, 2026 6:00 AMPoliticians Are Spending More Money on Security as They Increasingly Become TargetsPolitical candidates are purchasing more home alarms, bulletproof vests, and other protections amid rising fears of political violence.Photo-Illustration; Jobanny Cabrera: Getty ImagesCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyFederal campaign and political action committee spending on security during the 2024 election cycle was over five times the amount spent ahead of the 2016 election, according to a new report published on Thursday. The report by the Security Pro

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