Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle Resigns After Security Failures in Trump Assassination Attempt

Jul 23, 2024, 02:42 PM

U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has resigned following intense criticism and scrutiny over security failures that led to an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Cheatle's resignation comes a day after she was questioned by the House Oversight Committee on Capitol Hill. The shooting incident occurred at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania, and Cheatle faced mounting pressure from lawmakers of both major political parties. In an email to staff, Cheatle took full responsibility for the security lapse. Sources confirmed the resignation to NBC News.