Fetterman asks for heightened security for NFL Draft in Pittsburgh

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) is pressing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to boost security at the National Football League (NFL) draft set to take place in Pittsburgh later this month as the conflict in Iran persists.

“This is the first time since 1948 that the NFL will host the Draft in Pittsburgh. It is expected to draw well over 700,000 fans to open-air events in Point State Park and Acrisure Stadium, and more than 50 million viewers are expected to tune in to watch the Draft on television or online,” Fetterman wrote in a letter addressed to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, who recently replaced Kristi Noem.

“Previously, DHS designated the Draft a Level 3 SEAR event, but I urge DHS to elevate it to a Level 2 SEAR event given the changing threat environment in the wake of the war in Iran,” the senator added.

The U.S. and Israel launched a joint military campaign against the Islamic Republic nearly five weeks ago.........

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