GOP Calls for Secret Service Director's Resignation in Milwaukee Following Trump Assassination Attempt

Jul 18, 2024, 02:39 AM

Following a near assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, there is a growing call for the resignation of U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise and House Speaker Mike Johnson, among other top Republicans, have demanded Cheatle's resignation, citing a catastrophic failure in security. Johnson announced the formation of a bipartisan task force with subpoena authority to investigate the incident. During the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, several GOP senators, including Marsha Blackburn and John Barrasso, confronted Cheatle, demanding accountability and answers regarding the security lapses. Cheatle has faced intense scrutiny and criticism for the Secret Service's handling of the situation, with calls for her immediate removal from office.