Secret Service director admits security failures following Trump assassination
Date
7/23/2024 7:37:56 AM
(MENAFN) During a congressional hearing on Monday, Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle acknowledged significant lapses in security related to the assassination attempt on former President Donald trump during a campaign event on July 13 in Pennsylvania. Cheatle, testifying before the House Oversight Committee, took full responsibility for the agency's failure, calling the incident "the most significant Secret Service operational failure in decades."
Cheatle defended the Secret Service's actions leading up to the shooting, stating that security measures had been ramped up in response to evolving threats and rejecting claims from Republicans that the agency had neglected to protect Trump. She emphasized that the agency's mission is critical and non-partisan, stressing that it revolves around ensuring safety rather than political interests.
The hearing represents the initial phase of congressional scrutiny into the circumstances surrounding the assassination attempt. FBI Director Christopher Wray is scheduled to testify before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday. During the hearing, Republican Congressman James Comer expressed strong dissatisfaction with the Secret Service, suggesting Cheatle's resignation and criticizing the agency's performance despite its extensive resources and budget.
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