Summary
In 2025, threats against members of the U.S. Congress, their families, and staff increased significantly. The U.S. Capitol Police reported nearly 15,000 cases of threats, marking a 60% rise from the previous year. The report follows recent assaults on Congress members, including Rep. Ilhan Omar and Rep. Maxwell Frost.
Key Facts
- Capitol Police investigated nearly 15,000 threat cases against Congress members in 2025.
- This was a 60% increase from the 9,474 cases in 2024.
- An attack on Rep. Ilhan Omar occurred at a town hall, where a man sprayed her with liquid from a syringe.
- The attacker of Rep. Omar was arrested and charged with third-degree assault.
- Rep. Maxwell Frost was punched at the Sundance Film Festival the same week.
- Threats have been rising over the years, from under 4,000 in 2017 to over 8,600 in 2020.
- The data was released by the Capitol Police shortly after these incidents.
- Threat levels often rise during election years, according to Capitol Police.
