Secret Service Director Kim Cheatle says she’ll keep her job despite a shocking attack on former President Donald Trump at a recent rally.
The incident has put the agency’s security measures under a microscope.
“This never should have happened,” Cheatle told ABC News.
She admitted the Secret Service dropped the ball in protecting the ex-president.
Here’s what went down: A 20-year-old managed to get on a nearby roof and shoot while Trump was speaking in Pennsylvania.
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The attack left one person dead and others hurt.
This is Kimberly Cheatle.
She is the Secret Service Director.She deleted all of her text messages on and before January 6th.
They were never recovered. pic.twitter.com/LnEi0QBnXi
— John LeFevre (@JohnLeFevre) July 14, 2024
Cheatle didn’t sugarcoat the failure. “I’m in charge, and this was unacceptable,” she said.
She promised to be open about what went wrong.
Now, Congress wants answers.
The House Oversight Committee, led by Republicans, has set up a hearing for next Monday. They’ll grill Cheatle on how this security breach happened.
Committee head James Comer didn’t mince words.
He called out the Secret Service for failing its “no-fail mission” when the “madman” tried to kill Trump.
This attack is a big deal.
It’s not just about Trump’s safety – it’s raised questions about how well the Secret Service can protect high-profile figures.
"Is it acceptable that you have still not heard—at least publicly—from the Secret Service director?"
"Oh, I've heard from him!"
The Secret Service director is a woman named Kimberly Cheatle. Biden appointed her.pic.twitter.com/W2bKXhzbag
— Michael Knowles (@michaeljknowles) July 16, 2024
As the investigation moves forward, everyone’s asking: How did this slip through the cracks?
The Secret Service, usually known for tight security, now has to rebuild trust.
The upcoming hearing will likely dig into the rally’s security setup, how agents responded, and what changes are needed.
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It’s a crucial moment for Cheatle and her agency as they face tough questions about this major security fail.
