Federal cases involving threats against public officials climb
Researchers tracking threats against public officials since 2013 say federal cases have increased every year since 2022, peaking this year at 160 filed as of Nov. 6.
Bar chart showing annual federal cases involving threats against public officials from 2013 to 2026. Counts fluctuated through 2021, then rose each year from 58 in 2022 to 160 in 2026.
