Trump appointed an agent who previously protected him as the head of the Secret Service.

Trump announced his appointment on the social network Truth Social in the early hours of January 23, stating that Curran "demonstrated his fearless bravery when, risking his own life, he helped save me from the bullet of an assassin in Butler."

Trump was shot at during a campaign rally in July of last year. He was injured in his right ear, one of his supporters was killed, and two others were wounded. The shooter was killed by Secret Service agents.

Sean Curran has been with the Secret Service since 2001. He was responsible for Trump's security during his first presidential term and afterward. Curran oversaw a team of 85 individuals.

Unlike other government positions or the role of FBI director, the appointment of the Secret Service director does not require Senate approval.

Sean Curran will succeed Ron Rowe as the director of the Secret Service, who has been acting as the head of the agency since July 2024. Rowe took over the agency following the dismissal of Kimberly Cheatle, who resigned amid criticism after the assassination attempt on Trump in Pennsylvania.

More news from Radio Liberty: