Secret Service Director Facing Calls for Resignation over Trump Assassination Attempt

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle is under fire following the attempted assassination of former President Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania. Senators are demanding answers and calling for her resignation as lawmakers accuse the agency of failing to prevent the attack.

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle is facing growing calls for her resignation following the attempted assassination of former President Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania. The incident has sparked outrage among lawmakers who are demanding answers and accusing the agency of failing to protect the former president.

Secret Service Director Facing Calls for Resignation over Trump Assassination Attempt

Senators confronted Cheatle at the Republican National Convention (RNC), challenging her authority and demanding accountability for the security lapse. "Do you answer to anyone?" asked one senator, expressing frustration over the lack of transparency and information provided by the Secret Service.

The FBI has revealed that the Trump rally shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, searched "major depressive disorder" before the incident. Investigators found the medical search on Crooks' cellphone, along with the dates of the Democratic and Republican national conventions and photos of Trump and President Biden.

Secret Service Director Facing Calls for Resignation over Trump Assassination Attempt

Despite the extensive investigation, the FBI has yet to determine Crooks' motive for the shooting. FBI Director Chris Wray testified before Congress that the agency has conducted 200 interviews and combed through 14,000 images on Crooks' phone.

However, lawmakers remain skeptical, with some accusing the administration of downplaying the incident. Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., told Fox News Digital that he believed the authorities were withholding information. "I'm not buying that they have nothing," Burchett said.

Secret Service Director Facing Calls for Resignation over Trump Assassination Attempt

The House Oversight Committee has subpoenaed Cheatle to appear before the panel on July 22. The committee is demanding answers about the attempted assassination and the Secret Service's failures in protecting Trump.

"Americans demand and deserve answers from Director Cheatle about the attempted assassination of President Trump and the Secret Service's egregious failures," the Oversight Committee said in a statement.

Secret Service Director Facing Calls for Resignation over Trump Assassination Attempt

Cheatle has agreed to comply with the subpoena and will face tough questions from lawmakers. The investigation is ongoing, and it remains to be seen whether the Secret Service will be held accountable for its actions.

Meanwhile, questions linger about how Crooks was able to gain access to the building's roof and fire multiple shots at Trump. The incident has reignited concerns about the security of public events and the ability of law enforcement agencies to prevent future attacks.

Secret Service Director Facing Calls for Resignation over Trump Assassination Attempt

As the investigation continues, the Secret Service is under intense scrutiny, and Director Cheatle's job hangs in the balance. Lawmakers are determined to get to the bottom of the security lapses and ensure that such an incident does not happen again.