Sean Curran, agent who protected Trump at Butler rally, sworn in as new US Secret Service director

President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Secret Service, Sean Curran, was sworn into the role on Monday in the Oval Office.

Secret Service Director Sean Curran is sworn in by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem in the Oval Office. (X post from Dan Scavino: Official White House Account)

Curran was among the group of agents who rushed to the stage to shield Trump with their bodies during a failed assassination attempt on July 13 in Butler that left two dead and the candidate with an injury to his ear.

Curran appeared next to Trump in a series of photos showing the former and future president returning to his feet, blood running down his face and raising a fist, prompting cheers from the audience.

Three bystanders were shot. They were firefighter Corey Comperatore, 50, who died from his injuries, David Dutch, 57, and James Copenhaver, 74, both of whom survived.

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Secret Service Director Sean Curran is sworn in by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem in the Oval Office. (X post from Dan Scavino: Official White House Account)

"Even with all of the mistakes in Butler, the mistakes were from the advance team. The agents assigned to Trump and Curran performed exactly as trained."

Curran maintains a low profile but is often pictured at Trump's side. 

He even has fans on TikTok.

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The attempt on Trump's life led to intense scrutiny of the U.S. Secret Service and the resignation of Director Kimberly Cheatle.

Fox News Digital’s Michael Ruiz contributed to this report.

Greg Wehner is a breaking news reporter for Fox News Digital.

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