WASHINGTON — The White House is weighing additional security measures for President Donald Trump following a series of threats and security incidents, as administration officials review how to strengthen protections at presidential events and around White House facilities, according to officials familiar with the planning.
The latest discussions come after multiple threats targeting Trump over the past two years, including a shooting incident that disrupted the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in April and prompted a broader review of presidential security procedures. White House officials have said the administration is considering further changes while seeking to preserve the president's public schedule.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt previously said Chief of Staff Susie Wiles would meet with leaders of the U.S. Secret Service and the Department of Homeland Security to assess security operations for major events involving the president. According to the White House, the review includes examining measures that proved effective during previous incidents and evaluating additional options for future appearances.
Separately, officials have confirmed that security upgrades are underway at the White House's North Portico entrance. The project, which administration officials describe as focused on strengthening physical security rather than cosmetic improvements, is expected to take several months to complete. Reports have also described proposals for expanded protective fencing around portions of the White House complex, although those plans remain subject to regulatory review.
The heightened attention to security follows continued concerns about threats against Trump from both domestic and foreign sources. In recent days, Trump publicly referred to assassination threats linked to Iran and said his administration was treating them seriously, while U.S. officials have not publicly disclosed specific intelligence underlying current protective measures.
The U.S. Secret Service has not publicly detailed operational changes, citing longstanding policy against discussing protective tactics. Federal agencies generally avoid commenting on specific security arrangements for the president for operational reasons.
The administration has also emphasized broader national security initiatives in recent months, including executive actions aimed at strengthening cybersecurity and protecting sensitive government systems, although those measures are separate from physical security surrounding the president.
No final decisions on additional protective measures have been publicly announced. White House officials have said reviews of presidential security are ongoing and that any changes will be implemented in coordination with the Secret Service and other federal agencies as appropriate.
