Hegseth Security Detail Strains Army Criminal Investigations Across Multiple States

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has been assigned an unusually large and costly security detail, with reports indicating that up to 500 agents from the Army's Criminal Investigation Division (CID) are dedicated to protecting him and his family. This allocation represents roughly a third of the CID workforce, significantly diverting resources from their primary investigative duties, including investigating crimes within the military. The expansive security coverage extends to multiple residences across Washington D.C., Minnesota, and Tennessee, including properties linked to Hegseth's ex-wives, and even involves agents escorting his children. The increased security demand follows a bomb threat at Hegseth's home and heightened concerns after assassination attempts on President Trump. Critics argue that this level of protection is excessive and strains the CID's ability to fulfill its law enforcement mission, while Pentagon officials have declined to comment extensively. The situation reflects a broader trend under President Trump's administration of assigning substantial security details to favored officials, raising questions about resource allocation and priorities within the Department of Defense.