The U.S. Secret Service has recently highlighted its origins, ongoing responsibilities, and recent law enforcement activities through a series of posts on its official Twitter account.
On February 16, 2026, the agency noted its historical connection to President Abraham Lincoln: "The Secret Service was founded in 1865 by President Lincoln, so this holiday carries a special meaning for us. While we were initially created to 'secretly' investigate and combat counterfeit currency, our responsibilities have expanded. The Secret Service mandate is to protect".
In another post dated February 18, 2026, the Secret Service summarized its operational approach with the statement: "Evidence secured, cases built, justice delivered."
On February 19, 2026, the agency publicly thanked several law enforcement partners for their assistance in a recent apprehension: "Thank you to our partners in the @CATCO100, Alexander County Sheriff’s Office, Taylorsville Police Department and the hazardous device teams from the Gaston County Police Department and @GPDNC for their assistance in apprehending Shaun Brian Jones for threats against the".
Founded in 1865 under President Abraham Lincoln's administration primarily to address counterfeiting of U.S. currency after the Civil War—a time when nearly one-third of all money in circulation was counterfeit—the U.S. Secret Service has since expanded its mission. Today it includes both protective duties for national leaders and continued investigations into financial crimes.
