Threats against members of Congress have increased dramatically in 2021, reflecting the heightened sense of security facing federal lawmakers in the wake of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. The United States Capitol Police (USCP) reported Friday that there's been a 107% increase in threats to members of Congress compared to 2020 and predicted no let-up in sight. Acting Capitol Police Chief Yogananda Pittman requested Congress boost the police budget by more than $107 million over last year to account for emergency needs and emerging threats. CAPITOL POLICE CHIEF PITTMAN SAYS THREATS TO CONGRESS MEMBERS UP BY 93.5% IN FIRST 2 MONTHS OF 2021Pittman testified before Congress in March about the growing danger to lawmakers. She said that threats to members of Congress had increased by 93.5% within the first two months of 2021, compared to the same time period last year.

Source: Fox News May 08, 2021 18:35 UTC