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Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle Resigns After July 13 Trump Assassination Attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania

Jul 23, 2024, 02:31 PM

US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has resigned following intense bipartisan calls for her to step down due to security failures that led to an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The incident occurred at a campaign rally on July 13 in Butler, Pennsylvania, where Trump was shot and wounded. During a contentious congressional hearing, Cheatle faced harsh criticism from lawmakers for refusing to answer specific questions about the security lapses. Cheatle acknowledged the failures and took full responsibility for the incident before announcing her resignation. The resignation came a day after she was grilled by the House Oversight Committee, with reports from Daily Mail and ABC News confirming the resignation.