Threats against members of U.S. Congress

There was an 18% increase in threats against Congress members from 2023 to 2024. Capitol Police said they are on track to have around 14,000 cases by the end of 2025.

A bar chart that shows the rising number of threats made against U.S. Congress members since 2016.
Threats include "concerning statements and direct threats" against Congress members, their families and their staff.
Chart: Susie Webb, Annie Jennemann/Get the Facts Data TeamSource: U.S. Capitol Police, Fraternal Order of Police