Fetterman requests extra DHS security for NFL draft in Pittsburgh citing Iran war

Published April 3, 2026 3:37pm ET



Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) is urging the Department of Homeland Security to increase security for the upcoming 2026 NFL draft in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, citing heightened global tensions amid the war with Iran.

The draft is scheduled to take place in the Steel City from April 23 to 25 and is expected to draw more than 700,000 fans, with over 50 million viewers projected to watch across television and digital platforms.

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