‘Historic surge’: Applications to work for Secret Service skyrocket under Trump

Similar to significant spikes in military recruitment since President Donald Trump began his second term, applications to join the U.S. Secret Service are up roughly 214% compared to the first few months of 2024.

According to a report by Fox News Digital, the stats come from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

The number of submitted applications from Jan. 20 to May 1 of last year was approximately 7,000 compared to 22,000 applicants in 2025.

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