Campaigns are increasing security budgets as threats rise

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Political candidates are spending more on home alarms, bulletproof vests, and other security measures as fears of political violence keep rising.

WIRED – 9 Apr 26

Politicians Are Spending More Money on Security as They Increasingly Become...

Political candidates are purchasing more home alarms, bulletproof vests, and other protections amid rising fears of political violence.

The image below shows how political campaigns are spending more on security as threats keep rising.

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