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Over the past several decades in the security industry, I’ve witnessed firsthand how threats against executives have evolved. Yet the intensity and sophistication of what we’re seeing today mark a profound shift. The United States is facing a dangerous combination of political polarization, online radicalization, and digitally networked threat-sharing, which has elevated the risk profile for both political leaders and corporate executives. Tragically, we’ve seen this volatility translate into violence. The assassination of the United Healthcare CEO, the murder of a Minnesota state senator and her husband, and the recent killing of Charlie Kirk remind us that hostile actors don’t just post online; some follow through. These incidents are prompting organizations to reassess their approach to protecting their leadership. More companies are shifting away from reactive security measures toward preventive, intelligence-driven models. Executive protection today isn’t just about a detail escorting a CEO from car to boardroom. It’s a dynamic system of physical protection, real-time intelligence monitoring, threat detection, and resiliency planning that must adapt on an hourly basis. As leaders, we must be clear-eyed: we are entering a new era of executive security.