Secret Service Director Grilled by Lawmakers over Trump Assassination Attempt

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) accused Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle of dishonesty during a House hearing into the security failure at a Trump rally where a gunman opened fire.

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Secret Service Director Grilled by Lawmakers over Trump Assassination Attempt

At a House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing, lawmakers grilled Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle for over four hours following the agency's security lapse on July 13th. The incident resulted in former President Donald Trump's ear being wounded and the death of firefighter Corey Comperatore.

Cheatle accepted responsibility for the "security lapse," calling it "the most significant operational failure at the Secret Service in decades." However, her explanation that the rooftop where the gunman fired from was unmanned due to its slope drew skepticism.

Secret Service Director Grilled by Lawmakers over Trump Assassination Attempt

Lawmakers questioned why an agent was not stationed on the roof, despite prior knowledge of a suspicious person in the area. Cheatle maintained that the Secret Service would not have allowed Trump on stage if they had been aware of an imminent threat.

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez expressed frustration over the lack of concrete answers, while Rep. Nancy Mace accused Cheatle of being "full of s---" for evading questions. Mace questioned whether Cheatle had provided all requested recordings to the committee.

Secret Service Director Grilled by Lawmakers over Trump Assassination Attempt

Despite facing severe criticism, Cheatle refused to resign, stating her commitment to providing answers and cooperating with ongoing investigations. However, Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna argued that past assassination attempts on presidents have prompted the resignation of Secret Service directors.

The hearing highlighted the gravity of the security failure and the need for a thorough investigation. Lawmakers from both sides called for accountability and improvements to prevent similar incidents in the future.

Secret Service Director Grilled by Lawmakers over Trump Assassination Attempt